Hotdish

Minnesota hotdish recipes are among the most famous of Minnesota recipes.   In most other parts of the country, a “hotdish” is simply a casserole.  You can expect several versions of this staple to appear at family gatherings and church basement suppers in enclaves of Minnesota culture that are rooted in Scandinavian traditions.

Hot Dish – Lynn Christianson

In one large casserole pot, brown 2 lbs. hamburger, some onion, and green pepper.  Add seasoning salt, sugar, salt, pepper, garlic powder, season all, Tabasco, Worcestershire, red pepper flakes, 2 cans tomato soup, 2 cans organic vegetable soup, 2 large can whole tomatoes, and 1 small can tomato sauce, together with uncooked medium macaroni shells.  Simmer on stove top for 1 hour on low heat.   We put this recipe under our South of the Border favorites, as we like to kick it up with 4 T. red pepper flakes.

Pizza Hot Dish – Judy Halverson

• 2 lbs. hamburger, browned with onions and seasonings
• ½ bag extra wide egg noodles, uncooked
• 2 cans Chef Boy ar Dee pizza sauce
• 1 jar of mushrooms (or better yet fresh sliced)
• ½ package of shredded mozzarella cheese
• We put this recipe under our South of the Border favorites, as we like to kick it up with 4 T. red pepper flakes.

Combine and bake together for 45 minutes at 350 deg.  Put on more cheese and bake for 5 minutes.  Stir occasionally.