Hotdish is America’s SECRET Comfort Food

Hotdish isn’t a dish I grew up with, but after hearing it described as the MOST comforting casserole in existence, I knew I had to dig into it! Living in the Midwest, when winter hits, comfort food becomes serious business. So in this episode, I’m trying out this oddly named, deeply beloved casserole, and exploring why it means so much to so many people. I make several classic versions, starting with the iconic tater tot hotdish, then moving into a knoephla hotdish rooted in Midwestern German immigration, and finally a very American taco hotdish that somehow found its way into Minnesota kitchens. After tasting them all, I take what works, question what doesn’t, and build my own version of what I think might be the ULTIMATE hotdish. If you’ve ever wondered what hotdish actually is, why people swear by it, or which version really delivers when it comes to comfort, this one’s for you. 👕SUPPORT THE CHAN, COP SOME MERCH!: https://adamwitt.store/ 🫶CONTRIBUTE TO THE GROCERY FUND! (Patreon): https://www.patreon.com/adamwitt 👾DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/aFQ4h4BXg4 📝MORE RECIPES: https://www.adamwitt.co/allrecipes 🔗FOLLOW ALONG ON SOCIAL: https://www.adamwitt.co/social-links RECIPE: https://www.adamwitt.co/allrecipes/hotdish ________________________________________________________ STUFF I USE… My Cookware Set: https://amzn.to/3vaWhbG My Dutch Oven: https://amzn.to/48MKuhq Portable Single-burner Stove: https://amzn.to/3IytyjV Butane Torch: https://amzn.to/48TkQra Deli Containers: https://amzn.to/49QO635 Large Mason Jars (32oz, wide mouth): https://amzn.to/49QO635 Rust-proof Mason Jar Lids: https://amzn.to/49QWlfy Butane Canisters: https://amzn.to/3wLUtpM Coarse Reinforced Strainer: https://amzn.to/3PePLHK Fine Mesh Reinforced Strainer: https://amzn.to/3TxvkYP Sheet Trays: https://amzn.to/3IG3zXL The BEST Smash Burger Spatula: https://amzn.to/3UdSHab Cutting Board Scraper: https://amzn.to/3Jy64fx Ice Cream Maker: https://amzn.to/3wd2vIu My Induction Burner: https://amzn.to/4dfhJNE ________________________________________________________ TIMESTAMPS… 00:00 Intro 01:14 What Is Hotdish 02:37 Tater Tot Hotdish 03:32 Chicken and Wild Rice Hotdish 05:27 Tuna Hotdish 07:48 Baking the Hotdishes 08:37 Tasting and Reviewing 15:30 Creating the Ultimate Hotdish 19:37 Final Tasting and Reflections 22:05 Outro ________________________________________________________ #hotdish #foodie #homecook #cooking #recipe #authenticfood Disclaimer: I earn commission income with qualifying purchases made through Amazon’s Affiliate program and other affiliate links in this description.