slamjet Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 There's a page for it. There's a page in Wikipedia for FUNERAL POTATOES! I mean, oh my word, there's a PAGE FOR IT! :eek::eek:WHAT'S WRONG WITH THE INTERNET! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingnut Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 WHAT'S WRONG WITH THE INTERNET!You're asking the wrong question. What's wrong with you that you went looking for funeral potatoes on Wiki? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slamjet Posted April 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 You're asking the wrong question. What's wrong with you that you went looking for funeral potatoes on Wiki?It's already known I'm a sick puppy, so what's the question? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dravin Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 I detest most funeral potatoes I've tried. It's just a giant scoop of bland richness. Maybe if one toned down the richness (I've seen recipe that call for cheddar*, cream of X soup, and sour cream) and upped the flavor it could be made palatable though.* Never anything stronger than medium cheddar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slamjet Posted April 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 I read it and count myself lucky to have not had the pleasure of trying them. SoCal's must have an aversion for the stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dravin Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 I read it and count myself lucky to have not had the pleasure of trying them. SoCal's must have an aversion for the stuff.Well California has happy cows and if they ever found out what their products were contributing too they'd quickly become unhappy cows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slamjet Posted April 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 Well California has happy cows and if they ever found out what their products were contributing too they'd quickly become unhappy cows.That was until PETA told them what's really up. Now they're all back on prozac. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dravin Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 That was until PETA told them what's really up. Now they're all back on prozac.Which makes it all the more telling that they'd be less happy if they were aware of the abomination that is funeral potatoes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slamjet Posted April 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 I mean, I'm still trying to picture it: Someone passes on, you have the services, lot's of family and friends from all over are hungry, Relief Society makes them all lunch to support them in their time of loss, and out comes this:complete with corn flakes. I dunno, it seems... wait for it... CHEEZY to me! But who am I to say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dravin Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 On the other hand it contains enough fat to reconnect you with the dearly departed post haste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slamjet Posted April 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 On the other hand it contains enough fat to reconnect you with the dearly departed post haste.oh... my... word. I've got nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
applepansy Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 I use buttered bread crumbs instead of cornflakes or potato chips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slamjet Posted April 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 Yea, but do you stuff it full of sour cream, cheese and frozen veggies where the potatoes become the afterthought? At least that's what it looks like to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dravin Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 Yea, but do you stuff it full of sour cream, cheese and frozen veggies where the potatoes become the afterthought? At least that's what it looks like to me.I think the only veggies I've seen in funeral potatoes were when the cook accidentally grabbed cream of celery instead of cream of mushroom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slamjet Posted April 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 I think the only veggies I've seen in funeral potatoes were when the cook accidentally grabbed cream of celery instead of cream of mushroom.I do believe I vurped a little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dravin Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 I do believe I vurped a little.Though it's not like throwing in a 16oz bag of frozen veggies is really going to help the standard construction. Personally I'd like to see a lot less 'cream' and some sharper cheese* (and flavors such as maybe diced jalepenos or some such). It's meant as a side dish (an obvious starch) so the lack of veggies doesn't faze me any more so than mashed potatoes or potatoes au gratin without veggies. Unless one puts ham in it, then it tends to be treated like a main dish.*This gives the benefit of cheese flavor without so much richness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayanna Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 Okay, slamjet, starting this thread has called recipes down upon you. BTW I love funeral potatoes I hope they are at my funeral to comfort the legions of people that mourn the loss of me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slamjet Posted April 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 Okay, slamjet, starting this thread has called recipes down upon you.That sounds like a threat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nahilolo Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 I live in Michigan and they are pretty common here too, actually my best friend makes them whenever we have a bbq. In Michigan they are called Party Potatoes though. I thought Mormons were supposed to be more upbeat? Lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slamjet Posted April 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 Ok, the only way I know how to make any kind of cheesy potatoes is this: Mix all together: - Frozen cube-type hash browns to taste - 16 oz tub of sour cream - 1 can cream of mushroom - 1 can cream of chicken - Sharp cheddar cheese to taste - Optional: 1 - 3 green onions chopped Mix it all together, put in baking dish, cover with cheese, cook on 350 deg covered for minimum 45 min. depending on dish type and amount of glop. Cook uncovered for another 10 - 15 min to brown top. At least that's how I cook it every Thanksgiving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slamjet Posted April 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 I thought Mormons were supposed to be more upbeat? Lol!We got this fascination with death thing going for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayanna Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 I live in Michigan and they are pretty common here too, actually my best friend makes them whenever we have a bbq. In Michigan they are called Party Potatoes though. I thought Mormons were supposed to be more upbeat? Lol!Well....when it's a party we make jello Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayanna Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 Ok, the only way I know how to make any kind of cheesy potatoes is this:Mix all together:- Frozen cube-type hash browns to taste- 16 oz tub of sour cream- 1 can cream of mushroom- 1 can cream of chicken- Sharp cheddar cheese to taste- Optional: 1 - 3 green onions choppedMix it all together, put in baking dish, cover with cheese, cook on 350 deg covered for minimum 45 min. depending on dish type and amount of glop. Cook uncovered for another 10 - 15 min to brown top. At least that's how I cook it every Thanksgiving.rofl!!!you did it without peeling a single potato!!! Isn't that cheating?It sounds really yummy though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slamjet Posted April 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 rofl!!!you did it without peeling a single potato!!! Isn't that cheating?It sounds really yummy thoughAre you kidding me? Who peels potatoes? Two bags of hash browns. Done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iggy Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 Are you kidding me? Who peels potatoes? Two bags of hash browns. Done. I'm with you there on peeling potatoes - cube hashbrown aka Southern Style is what I use when I make potato salad. Boil the potatoes until just hot through, add hard cooked chopped eggs, chopped onions, chopped celery, chopped dill pickles. Sauce= Miracle whip, season salt, yellow mustard, Mrs. Dash. Lots and lots of sauce. I love Funeral potatoes too- like them with cubed ham, sour cream and cream of mushroom soup. Lots and lots of onions, celery, season salt and Mrs. Dash. I don't like crunchy anything on top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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