covered dish

Potluck food contribution

A covered dish is a casserole or other prepared food brought to a communal meal, typically in a container with a lid.

A covered dish supper or covered dish dinner is a potluck where each guest contributes a dish: The church is hosting a covered dish on Sunday.

The term is common in Southern and Midwestern American English.

Related
  • lidRemovable container cover
  • keep warmRetain body temperature
  • stewSlow-simmered meat dish
  • potluckCommunal meal, shared contributions
  • lasagnaBaked layered pasta dish

casserole · tuna casserole · church supper · Sunday supper · church basement · heat retention · communal meal · buffet · hospitality · slow cooker · steam · comfort food · gratin · Pyrex · fellowship · family gathering · serve · picnic

Categories
Opposites
lidded vs. open serving ware

covered dishserving platter

Large dish for presenting food

platter · tray · serving tray · plate · charger

food exposure

covered dishcarving station

Buffet meat-slicing counter

Family

dish, covered, dishes, covers, dishwasher, dishwashing, dishcloth, dishy, dishtowel

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Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G