Thanksgiving is one of the biggest holidays of the year in the United States, especially to enjoy a cherished Thanksgiving dish. So, what's the most popular Thanksgiving dish in the state? The Top Thanksgiving Dish in North CarolinaFirst, let's get into some fun facts about Thanksgiving. The crew at Pillsbury has put together a report on the most popular Thanksgiving dishes in the country. For North Carolina, they say the hottest dish is "chocolate chess pie," which sounds delicious but not super common.