[NO DRAMA] /r/iamveryculinary ties themselves into knots over something called "hotdish"

This is true poverty food. One /r/iamveryculinary user argues that insulting the hotdish is offensive due to its history, which is an incredible piece of self-unawareness for a user of a subreddit that wants to destroy Italian tradition piece by piece.

Hotdish, which by law must contain at least one "cream of …" soup, is the state dish of Minnesota. Possibly also of Wisconsin, but definitely Minnesota. A cherished dish eaten at all times of the year, but especially at church potlucks, funeral gatherings, and before a rousing game of duck, duck, grey duck. Lutheran girls (and more recently boys, too) are taught the arcane arts of assembling hotdish shortly before their confirmation.

This Redditor can't understand the concept of "sauces" and believes that soup is the only hot liquid that can be used in cooking.

I'm not even certain what scenario this person is referring to, like using cream of mushroom soup in a hot dish or something? Are they suggesting a notoriously casual working class weeknight meal should involve making an entire batch of soup from scratch?

This American is concerned that they're not getting enough salt or dairy in their diet and thinks that adding soup to food is a good way to solve that problem.

it adds salt, dairy and seasonings that you might have to get elsewhere. I use cream of chicken for a great pot pie base, with added veggies and herbs and I use tomato soup in my american chop suey instead of jarred pasta sauce.

More name gatekeeping smh:

It's a regional name in New England for what, in other areas, is often referred to as goulash or pasta casserole. You can look online for different recipes, but the core line up (that I grew up with at least) typically includes elbow macaroni, ground beef, onions, bell peppers & tomato sauce. The other commenter uses tomato soup instead of sauce.

I like to make mine with a ton of smoked paprika, but a lot of folks stick with Italian herb seasoning. It's tasty, and one of the few dishes I make that is a hit both with picky eaters, kids, and adults. Very versatile, and freezes well!

The Hungarian in me just shuddered, hamburger helper is not goulash FFS [-2]

It's a regional name for a dish, and it's literally not hamburger helper. You don't need to like it, but there's no need to be disrespectful. I was just being helpful by answering their question.

Maybe it's because many Americans are exhausted after working three jobs to pay for health and child care, and just need to get something on the table as quickly, and with the least amount of physical and mental effort, as possible before collapsing into bed, only to wake up and do all again a few hours later 🤷‍♀️

lol