Utah Favorite Side Dishes
↠ Funeral Potatoes:
Description:
Funeral Potatoes are a popular, rich, and indulgent American comfort food casserole, featuring a creamy, cheesy base with a signature crunchy, buttery topping. Originating from the Midwest and, in particular, commonly associated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) in Utah, this dish is traditionally served as a, hearty, and easy-to-make side dish for large gatherings, holiday meals, and after-funeral luncheons.
↠ Frog Eye Salad:
Description:
Frog Eye Salad is a retro, sweet, and creamy "dessert salad" that originated in the mid-20th century, becoming a popular potluck, holiday, and community staple particularly in Utah and the Rocky Mountain West. Despite its unusual name, it is a beloved, nostalgic comfort food often described as a cross between pudding and fruit salad.
↠ Green Jell-O Salad:
Description:
Green Jell-O Salad is a classic, "vintage" American side dish (or dessert). It features a vibrant green lime gelatin base that is typically made creamy and fluffy by folding in ingredients like cottage cheese, cream cheese, or whipped topping.
↠ Navajo Tacos:
Description:
Navajo Tacos (often called Indian Tacos) are a hearty, Southwestern staple featuring a base of thick, fried flatbread—pillowy on the inside and crispy on the outside—layered with a savory, stew-like topping.
↠ Utah Caviar:
Description:
Cowboy Caviar (often referred to as Texas or Utah Caviar) is a fresh, vibrant, and crunchy side dish or dip popular at BBQs and potlucks. It features a mixture of black beans, black-eyed peas, corn, tomatoes, onions, peppers, and avocado, tossed in a zesty, light lime or Italian dressing. Served with tortilla chips or as a salad.