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hotdish
What does hotdish mean?
A hearty baked main dish combining a protein, a starch, vegetables, and a creamy soup binder, frequently crowned with tater tots. What most of the country calls a casserole.
"Bring your famous tater tot hotdish to the church potluck."
Origin
Upper Midwest church-supper cooking tradition; the term is standard in Minnesota and the Dakotas.
Frequently asked questions
What is a 'hotdish'?
It's the Minnesota term for a one-pan baked casserole made with a protein, a starch, vegetables, and a creamy soup binder, often topped with tater tots.
How is a hotdish different from a casserole?
They're essentially the same thing — 'hotdish' is just what most of the Upper Midwest calls what the rest of the country calls a casserole.
Where does 'hotdish' come from?
It comes from the Upper Midwest church-supper cooking tradition and is standard in Minnesota and the Dakotas.
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