Funeral potatoes
Funeral potatoes is a traditional potato hotdish or casserole that is popular in the American Intermountain West and Midwest. Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints call the casserole "funeral" potatoes because it is commonly served as a side dish during traditional after-funeral dinners, such as those planned by members of the Relief Society. But the dish is also served at other church dinners, both within and outside of the LDS Church, as well as at potlucks and other social gatherings.Ingredients and preparation
The dish usually consists of hash browns or cubed potatoes, cheese, onions, cream soup or a cream sauce, sour cream, and a topping of butter with corn flakes or crushed potato chips. Ingredients in some variations include cubed baked ham, frozen peas, or broccoli florets.During the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, one of the souvenir "food pins" featured a depiction of funeral potatoes.
Funeral potatoes are mentioned in Molly Harper's "Nice Girl" and "Half Moon Hallow" book series, as traditional Southern cuisine.
