You serve this dish as soon as it comes out of the oven, this is a hot dish (get it?) for the family.Īs I said above, I never call any hotdish a casserole, but then we all can argue over whether it is grey duck or goose. One of the main reasons is that it’s just a simple name for a simple meal that’s tossed together and thrown into the oven for the family. Let me help you all understand the reasons I believe Minnesotans call these dishes a hotdish and not a casserole. I am not sure if there is a certain era that this term, hotdish came or started from, but it did originate in the Upper Midwest of the United States. This is why I never say the word casserole when referring to a hotdish, even if the recipe is for a casserole, it just does not sound right. The casserole usually is made as a lighter side dish, where as the hotdish is made as the heavier main dish, but of course if you live in Minnesota it’s all just Hotdish. Most of the time I have made this hotdish vegetarian, but after some experimenting, I have finally come up with a vegan version.Ī Hotdish and a casserole are similar, but there is a slight difference. They have used different meats, condensed soups, cheeses, and veggies. I have lived in Minnesota all my life, I have had and made countless varieties of this comfort meal. The abundant fruits and vegetables, such as apples, squash, and pumpkins.Īnd of course, throwing together a dish and heating up your families’ favorite hotdishes for a filling meal! The cooler nights for restful sleeping, and finally pulling out those sweatshirts and sweaters. Not to mention the brilliant bright colors of the changing leaves and the crisp autumn air. This is one of the reasons I look forward to fall in Minnesota! You will see this dish served at many functions around Minnesota from family reunions to church gatherings, and all types of picnics. It’s that time of year to start the hot dishes, and our families’ favorite is a vegan spin on a classic, the Vegan Tater Tot Hotdish!
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