Midwest US
Hotdish
Potlucks, church suppers, family dinners
Literal Meaning
A dish served hot; a type of food prepared to be eaten warm
Actual Meaning
A casserole, typically containing meat, starch, and vegetables in one baking dish
Examples in Context

'I'm bringing my tater tot hotdish.' (Translation: I'm bringing my tater tot casserole)

Helpful Tips
  • 1NOT a casserole to Midwesterners
  • 2Minnesota staple
  • 3Often brought to gatherings
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
casserole
bake
dish
one-pot meal
entrée
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