Google's Top-Searched Recipes Prove Everyone Just Needed Comfort Foods in 2016

What recipes did America Google in 2016? Google's End of Year list includes some eyebrow-raisers. Four out of 10 recipes are casseroles. Two are popular Thanksgiving recipes. One is a recipe you likely make at every party, Super Bowl, and celebration in general. Without further ado, here's the list.

01
Green Bean Casserole
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Green Bean Casserole

The number one recipe happens to be one of the most popular and iconic Thanksgiving dishes. Green bean casserole was invented in 1955 by Campbell's Soup and it's still a classic that reigns supreme.

A few recipes to try:

02
Brussels Sprouts
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Brussels Sprouts

Brussels sprouts are such a forgiving vegetable; they only seem to taste better the more roasted they become. Perhaps this is why they became the second most searched recipe in 2016?

A few recipes to try:

03
Hash Brown Casserole
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Hash Brown Casserole

Cracker Barrel's hash brown casserole has become a staple in households across America — I even ate it for Thanksgiving breakfast! Hash browns, cheese, cream of mushroom soup, and more join forces for a cheesy, potato-y bake. It doesn't get more decadent than that.

A recipe to try: hash brown casserole

04
Guacamole
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Guacamole

Whether you are Paleo, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, or just a guacaholic, guacamole appeals to everyone for any celebration. It appears the avocado shortage of 2016 didn't stop people from making it their dip of choice.

A few recipes to try:

05
Chicken Marsala
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Chicken Marsala

Butter, mushrooms, wine, and marsala wine blanket chicken in a rich broth. The pan-seared dish comes together in minutes, making it an ideal dish to turn to for weeknight meals.

A recipe to try: five-ingredient creamy chicken marsala

06
Chicken Tetrazzini
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Chicken Tetrazzini

Though the renditions vary, chicken tetrazzini typically consists of a cheesy spaghetti with diced chicken and some type of pepper (whether a roasted bell pepper or jarred pimento peppers).

A recipe to try: chicken tetrazzini

07
Snow Cream
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Snow Cream

Making a milky slurry from freshly fallen snow and condensed milk is all the rage. Every batch can be personalized with fruit juice, chocolate, flavored extracts like vanilla, and more!

A recipe to try: snow cream

08
Buttercream Frosting
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Buttercream Frosting

Though it's easy to access ready-made buttercream frosting in grocery stores, nothing beats the homemade stuff made from powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract.

A recipe to try: buttercream frosting

09
Pork Chops
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Pork Chops

Pork chops are affordable, accessible, and when cooked right, can be tender, juicy cuts of meat. It makes sense why they were so popular this year.

A recipe to try: oven-baked pork chops

10
Turkey Gravy
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Turkey Gravy

While some people may not be roasting a homemade bird for Thanksgiving, one thing's for certain: America searched for a turkey gravy recipe.

A few recipes to try: