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So some folks wanted a new silly struggle session that can demonstrate for all new arrivals and visitors the sort of silly shit we debate. So I ask you Hexbears: What is the "midwest"? (hexbear.net)

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[-] FactuallyUnscrupulou@hexbear.net 3 points 1 year ago

I think you meant to say hot dish.

[-] TillieNeuen@hexbear.net 3 points 1 year ago

I'm not a Minnesotan

[-] FactuallyUnscrupulou@hexbear.net 3 points 1 year ago

Does everyone else call it 'tater tot casserole'?

[-] TillieNeuen@hexbear.net 3 points 1 year ago

Yup! As far as I know (and I've lived in almost every Midwestern state), "hotdish" is a Minnesota-only thing. Everywhere else it's just casserole.

[-] FactuallyUnscrupulou@hexbear.net 2 points 1 year ago

My family would do Shepard's and pot pies, but the only hotdish we ate was the infamous tater tot. I was lucky to avoid most of the disgusting crock pot style casserole or hotdish. The strangest I can recall was essentially a cold tuna casserole that we referred to as 'salad' instead.

[-] TillieNeuen@hexbear.net 2 points 1 year ago

I love the "salad" that bears no resemblance to a salad aside from the fact that it's a jumble of things and it's served cold. Also I love every casserole. I'm beyond shame