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Hotdish
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(Minnesota, Upper Midwest) a baked casserole typically containing a starch, meat, and vegetables
Slang
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
hotdishes
What does "hotdish" mean in Minnesota and Upper Midwest slang?
It is used in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and parts of the Upper Midwest to describe a baked casserole typically containing a starch (such as tater tots, rice, or pasta), a protein (such as ground beef, chicken, or tuna), and vegetables (such as green beans, corn, or peas), all mixed with a creamy soup base and topped with cheese or crunchy toppings.
Examples
She brought a cheesy tater tot hotdish to the potluck.
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