aem wrote:

> Agree that melted cheddar would make it even worse. Disagree that
> anything can redeem this "traditional" glop. I actually ventured a
> forkful of it over the past holidays. Won't have to try it again for
> another ten years or so. -aem

I have to admit that I was completely ignorant of this American tradition
until this past year. The first time I saw it I was reminded of a dish
that my mother served us when I was a kid. I had recently been to visit
my mother's aunt and uncle on their pig farm, and it reminded me too much
of the look of the pig slop.

My mother made this casserole and brought it along for Christmas dinner
this year. I couldn't help but think of her attempt to feed me something
like that more than 40 years ago, but I tried it. I have to say it was
pretty tasty. It wasn't good enough that I would insist on having it for
Thanksgiving every year, but I certainly would try it again.