funeral potatoes
Cheesy hashbrown bake
Funeral potatoes are a creamy, cheesy casserole made with hash browns or cubed potatoes, typically topped with crushed cornflakes or potato chips.
The dish is a staple at potlucks, church gatherings, and post-funeral meals, especially in Mormon communities and the American Midwest and South.
The name reflects its reliable appearance at bereavement dinners: She signed up to bring funeral potatoes to the reception.
Shredded fried potatoes
- sour creamCultured dairy condiment
- cheddarFirm aged English cheese
- creamySmooth and rich
- cheesyCheap and insincere
shredded · scalloped · au gratin · gratin · layered · bubbly · golden · crispy
Latter-day Saint adherent
- LDSMormon church abbreviation
- UtahBeehive State, western region
- Latter-day SaintsLDS church adherents
- heritageInherited cultural legacy
custom · potluck · family gathering · church · community meal · luncheon · recipe · homemade
State following loss
- lossBeing without something
- wakePath left in water
- memorialThing preserving remembrance
- condolencesExpressions of grief support
sympathy · grief · sorrow · repast · visitation · graveside · reception · remembrance
Warm and substantial
- nourishingPromoting health through food
- satisfyingProducing fulfillment or pleasure
- cozyWarm and snug
- homestyleSimply prepared, like family cooking
warmth · indulgence · consoling · soothing · rich · welcoming · filling · nostalgic
hashbrowns
Shredded fried potatoes
- sour creamCultured dairy condiment
- cheddarFirm aged English cheese
- creamySmooth and rich
cheesy · shredded · scalloped · au gratin · gratin · layered · bubbly · golden · crispy · baking
Mormon
Latter-day Saint adherent
- LDSMormon church abbreviation
- UtahBeehive State, western region
- Latter-day SaintsLDS church adherents
heritage · custom · potluck · family gathering · church · community meal · luncheon · recipe · homemade · regional
bereavement
State following loss
condolences · sympathy · grief · sorrow · repast · visitation · graveside · reception · remembrance · support
hearty
Warm and substantial
- nourishingPromoting health through food
- satisfyingProducing fulfillment or pleasure
- cozyWarm and snug
homestyle · warmth · indulgence · consoling · soothing · rich · welcoming · filling · nostalgic · familiar
funeral potatoesbirthday cake
Frosted celebratory pastry
wedding cake · champagne toast · party platter · hors d'oeuvres · anniversary dinner
funeral potatoescrudités
Raw vegetable appetizer
steamed vegetables · green smoothie · mashed potatoes · fruit plate
funeral, funerals, funerary, funereal, funereally, potato, potatoes