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.
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 [1] by Campbell's Soup and it's still a classic that reigns supreme.
A few recipes to try:
- Green bean casserole from scratch [2]
- Healthy green bean casserole [3]
- Slow-cooker green bean casserole [4]
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:
- Easy roasted brussels sprouts [5]
- Slow-cooker balsamic-glazed brussels sprouts [6]
- Bacon and brown sugar roasted brussels sprouts [7]
Hash Brown Casserole
Cracker Barrel's hash brown casserole [8] 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 [9]
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 [10] didn't stop people from making it their dip of choice.
A few recipes to try:
- Basic guacamole [11]
- Chipotle's guacamole [12]
- Tomatillo guacamole [13]
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 [14]
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 [15]
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 [16]
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 [17]
Pork Chops
Pork chops [18] 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 [19]
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:
- Turkey gravy [20]
- Pan gravy [21]