Funeral potatoes
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| Origin | |
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| Place of origin | United States |
| Region or state | Intermountain West |
| Details | |
| Type | Hotdish or casserole |
| Main ingredient(s) | Hash browns or cubed potatoes, cheese (cheddar or Parmesan), onions, cream soup (chicken, mushroom, or celery) or cream sauce, sour cream, butter, corn flakes or crushed potato chips |
Funeral potatoes (also known as Mormon funeral potatoes) are a traditional potato hotdish, or casserole,[1] that originated in the Intermountain West region of the United States. People called this dish funeral potatoes because the casserole is commonly served as a side dish during traditional after-funeral dinners,[2] such as those planned by members of the Relief Society[3] (a LDS auxiliary organization). Funeral potatoes are also served at other social gatherings, such as potlucks, typically in areas with a significant Latter-day Saint population in the Mormon Corridor.[4]
Contents
Ingredients and preparation
The dish usually consists of hash browns or cubed potatoes, cheese (cheddar or Parmesan), onions, cream soup (chicken, mushroom, or celery) or a cream sauce, sour cream, and is topped with butter and corn flakes or crushed potato chips.[5] Ingredients in other variations include cubed baked ham, frozen peas, or broccoli florets.[citation needed]
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A casserole of funeral potatoes
In popular culture
During the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, one of the souvenir "food pins" featured a depiction of funeral potatoes.[6][7][8]
See also
- Culture of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- List of casserole dishes
- List of potato dishes
References
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