The devil (eggs), you say? Favorite holiday sides

Deviled eggs are the most popular Christmas side dish, at least as measured by montly online searches analyzed by Jeffbet.
Macaroni and cheese is the second most popular Christmas side dish, followed by mashed potatoes, potato salad and coleslaw.
“Christmas is a time of celebration and the opportunity to spend time with your loved ones," said a JeffBet spokesperson. "Arguably, the main event of Christmas is the food, and the chance to overindulge without feeling guilty. 
“Families will have their own Christmas traditions and favorite dishes; some may not even celebrate the holiday at all. This study gives a real insight into which dishes Americans are most interested in making this holiday, with some of the least traditional ones coming out on top.” 
Here's the JeffBet list:
1. Deviled eggs – 460,213 average monthly searches 
The most popular Christmas side dish in America is deviled eggs, with an average of 460,214 monthly searches. 
A popular side dish in the south, deviled eggs are as common at Christmas as Brussell sprouts are. The popular appetizer is made by boiling, deshelling, and cutting eggs in half and blending the yolk with mayonnaise, mustard, and seasonings before piping this mixture back onto the egg halves. 
2. Macaroni and cheese – 424,713 average monthly searches 
The second most popular Christmas side dish is macaroni and cheese, with 424,713 average monthly searches. 
While it may not be traditional, many Americans include macaroni and cheese as part of their Christmas dinner spread. The dish is traditionally made by combining macaroni noodles with milk, butter, and cheddar cheese before baking. Bacon, butternut squash, or broccoli can also be added for additional flavor, color, and texture.
3. Mashed potatoes – 409,537 average monthly searches 
Mashed potatoes are the third most popular Christmas side dish, with 409,537 average monthly searches. 
Traditionally made by mashing potatoes with butter, milk, salt, and pepper, the dish can be upgraded for the Christmas celebrations by adding cheese and bacon. 
4. Potato salad – 298,964 average monthly searches 
The fourth most popular Christmas side dish is potato salad, with 298,964 average monthly searches. 
A traditional potato salad is typically made by combining boiled potatoes, chopped boiled eggs, mayonnaise, scallions, celery, Dijon mustard, pickle relish, and fresh parsley before seasoning with salt and pepper. 
5. Coleslaw – 293,420 average monthly searches 
Coleslaw is the fifth most popular Christmas side dish in the US, with 293,420 average monthly searches. 
Coleslaw is a great addition to a Christmas spread that can be upgraded by adding cranberries and almonds to give classic coleslaw a seasonal twist. 
6. Green bean casserole – 269,348 average monthly searches 
Green bean casserole is the sixth most popular Christmas side dish in the US, with 269,348 average monthly searches. 
Green bean casserole is one of the most traditional Christmas dishes and was made popular in the 1960s by Campbell’s when they included the recipe on their soup cans. The dish is typically made by adding fresh or canned green beans to a casserole dish with cream of mushroom soup, baking in the oven, and topping with crispy fried onions. 
7. Biscuits – 257,408 average monthly searches 
Seventh on the list is biscuits, with 257,408 average monthly searches. 
Biscuits can be a good addition to a Christmas dinner and can be made with cheese and herbs to give them a more seasonal taste.
8. Cornbread – 241,485 average monthly searches 
Cornbread is the eighth most popular Christmas side dish in America, with 241,485 average monthly searches. Cornbread is a firm favorite among many American families. It is mainly associated with the southern states and has links to Native American cuisine. It is made by combining butter, buttermilk, cornmeal, eggs, flour, salt, baking soda, and sugar before baking in a skillet. 
9. Scalloped potatoes – 156,063 average monthly searches 
The ninth most popular Christmas side dish is scalloped potatoes, with 156,063 average monthly searches. 
These creamy potatoes are made by layering sliced potatoes and pouring over a mixture of butter, flour, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper, and topping with onions and cheese. 
10. Garlic bread – 149,703 average monthly searches 
Rounding out the top 10 is garlic bread, with 149,703 average monthly searches. 
Garlic bread is not the most traditional of dishes to add to your Christmas dinner but can be a tasty alternative to plain bread and can be easily made by mixing butter with minced garlic and spreading onto a baguette.