Funeral potatoes facts for kids
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| Type | Hotdish or casserole |
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| Place of origin | United States |
| Region or state | Intermountain West, Midwest |
| Main ingredients | 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 is a popular and tasty casserole dish from the United States. It's also known by other fun names like cheesy potatoes, hash brown casserole, or party potatoes. This dish is especially popular in the western and midwestern parts of the country.
The name "funeral potatoes" might sound a bit strange, but it comes from a tradition. This dish is often served at dinners that happen after funerals. However, it's not just for sad occasions! People also love to bring it to potlucks (where everyone brings a dish to share) and other social gatherings. It's a comforting and delicious side dish that many people enjoy.
Funeral potatoes are very popular among members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (often called Latter-day Saints or Mormons) in the Intermountain West region. But you don't have to be a Latter-day Saint to enjoy them; many non-Mormons love this dish too!
What's in Funeral Potatoes?
This yummy casserole usually has a few main ingredients that make it so delicious.
Main Ingredients
- Potatoes: The base is usually hash browns (shredded potatoes) or potatoes cut into small cubes.
- Cheese: Lots of cheese! Often, it's cheddar or Parmesan cheese, which melts and makes the dish extra creamy.
- Onions: Chopped onions add a nice flavor.
- Creamy Sauce: This can be made with a can of cream soup (like cream of chicken, mushroom, or celery soup) or a homemade cream sauce.
- Sour Cream: Sour cream adds a tangy and rich flavor to the casserole.
- Butter: Butter helps make the dish moist and flavorful.
Topping Ideas
The top of funeral potatoes is usually crunchy! It's often made with melted butter mixed with corn flakes cereal or crushed potato chips. This gives the casserole a great texture contrast to the soft, creamy potatoes inside.
Fun Variations
Sometimes, people add other ingredients to make their funeral potatoes unique. Some popular additions include:
See also
In Spanish: Funeral potatoes para niños
