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A serving of funeral potatoes
A casserole of funeral potatoesFuneral potatoes are a traditional Latter-day Saint (Mormon) hotdish or casserole dish that originated in Utah, United States.
Funeral potatoes get their name from commonly being served as a side dish during traditional after-funeral dinners.[1] Funeral potatoes are often served at social gatherings, such as potlucks, in Utah and other areas with a large Latter-day Saint population.[2]
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.[3] Other variations include cubed baked ham, frozen peas, or broccoli florets.
During the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, one of the souvenirs included a pin featuring an image of funeral potatoes.[4][5]
References
- ^ Prues, Don and Jack Heffron (2002). Writer's Guide to Places. Writer's Digest Books. p. 325. ISBN 9781582971698.
- ^ "Funeral foods should feature spuds, please," Deseret News, Jan. 11, 2009
- ^ Schechter, Harold (2009). The Whole Death Catalog: A Lively Guide to the Bitter End. Random House, Inc. p. 131. ISBN 0345499646, 9780345499646.
- ^ Thursby, Jacqueline S. (2006). Funeral Festivals in America: rituals for the living. University Press of Kentucky. p. 81. ISBN 0813123801, 97808131238065.
- ^ "There's green Jell-O on your lapel... Abundance of food pins are unique to Salt Lake Olympics" Deseret News, Feb 6, 2002
Categories:- Food stubs
- Potato dishes
- Utah cuisine
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