# Creamed Chipped Beefed, SOS. Eww or Yum? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [October 31, 2010, 1:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/creamed-chipped-beefed-sos-eww-or-yum/558969 "2010-10-31T13:59:40Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Chronos](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chronos/32/134_2.png) [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2010, 9:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/creamed-chipped-beefed-sos-eww-or-yum/558969/21 "2010-10-31T21:16:31Z")
> [@](#): > > Not similar; in fact, not even close, except they both have flour and dairy. The only real difference I can see is what kind of fat is used in each. Yeah, sausage drippings are different from butter, but not all _that_ different, as foods go. And if you want to go one step cheaper even than SOS, one common dinner when I was growing up was creamed eggs on toast. Hardboil some eggs, slice them up, arrange them on toast, and pour white sauce over the works. ---
**Author:** ![LawMonkey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/d6d6ee/32.png) [@LawMonkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LawMonkey)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2010, 10:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/creamed-chipped-beefed-sos-eww-or-yum/558969/22 "2010-10-31T22:19:50Z")
Love the stuff, though I’ve not had it recently; it was a fairly regular dinner when my dad worked second or third shift. When he came on first, it disappeared from the menu–he had it in the army and was… not a fan. Being unacquainted with the finer points of whether it’s a bechamel or a gravy, I always loved putting lots of black pepper on it. Should get some and make it again… ---
**Author:** ![ExTank](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/35a633/32.png) [@ExTank](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ExTank)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2010, 2:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/creamed-chipped-beefed-sos-eww-or-yum/558969/23 "2010-11-01T02:09:54Z")
Liked it, but it’s been a good while… ---
**Author:** ![Intergalactic\_Gladiator](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/intergalactic_gladiator/32/112_2.png) [@Intergalactic\_Gladiator](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Intergalactic_Gladiator)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2010, 2:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/creamed-chipped-beefed-sos-eww-or-yum/558969/24 "2010-11-01T02:12:06Z")
It is edible. That is all. ---
**Author:** ![Algher](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3d9bf3/32.png) [@Algher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Algher)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2010, 2:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/creamed-chipped-beefed-sos-eww-or-yum/558969/25 "2010-11-01T02:40:32Z")
Timely. This was one of grandpa’s favorites (he was a WWII vet). He recently passed, and I might need to make a batch. something in my eye, excuse me. ---
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2010, 3:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/creamed-chipped-beefed-sos-eww-or-yum/558969/26 "2010-11-01T03:14:29Z")
> [@Chronos](#): > > The only real difference I can see is what kind of fat is used in each. Yeah, sausage drippings are different from butter, but not all _that_ different, as foods go. Dude, it’s like making love to [Scarlett Johannsen](http://www.picpiggy.com/bank/scarlett_johanssen_wallpaper_photos-1253575904.jpg) or [Moms Mabley](http://www.vinylrevinyl.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/moms-mabley.jpg). The “only real difference is the type of woman.” The difference is that one (sausage gravy) is the Food of the Gods, and the other (SOS) is total garbage. But really, what can you expect from someone who thinks beans define chili? 😃 ---
**Author:** ![devilsknew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/4da419/32.png) [@devilsknew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/devilsknew)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2010, 3:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/creamed-chipped-beefed-sos-eww-or-yum/558969/27 "2010-11-01T03:19:02Z")
Beans define real American Chili, lack of, simply defines a vast infertile chapped area. A desert of culture and humanity. Why, its almost like it defines Barren areas of chile. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2010, 3:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/creamed-chipped-beefed-sos-eww-or-yum/558969/28 "2010-11-01T03:19:49Z")
> [@silenus](#): > > But really, what can you expect from someone who thinks beans define chili? 😃 Everyone knows it’s the Fritos that define chili. ---
**Author:** ![devilsknew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/4da419/32.png) [@devilsknew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/devilsknew)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2010, 3:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/creamed-chipped-beefed-sos-eww-or-yum/558969/29 "2010-11-01T03:27:55Z")
Why is it, that I like the Fritos better than the Tortilla Chips? They should be the same, but I find Fritos more savory… more angry and delicious. I’m sorry, but I llove them regardless… They are another New Mexico invention I do believe. ---
**Author:** ![devilsknew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/4da419/32.png) [@devilsknew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/devilsknew)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2010, 3:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/creamed-chipped-beefed-sos-eww-or-yum/558969/30 "2010-11-01T03:55:41Z")
San Antone. ---
**Author:** ![BigT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bigt/32/12044_2.png) [@BigT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BigT)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2010, 12:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/creamed-chipped-beefed-sos-eww-or-yum/558969/31 "2010-11-01T12:38:55Z")
> [@devilsknew](#): > > Why is it, that I like the Fritos better than the Tortilla Chips? They should be the same, but I find Fritos more savory… more angry and delicious. I’m sorry, but I llove them regardless… They are another New Mexico invention I do believe. Fritos taste very different from tortilla chips. That’s why they’re called corn chips. And, yes, I suspect they have more grease in them. ---
**Author:** ![movingfinger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/7ab992/32.png) [@movingfinger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/movingfinger)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2010, 7:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/creamed-chipped-beefed-sos-eww-or-yum/558969/32 "2010-11-02T07:14:54Z")
When I went through Marine boot camp back in '61 it was a staple in the mess hall. We all made gagging noises when it was mentioned, but actually it wasn’t bad. No one admitted this, of course, For years it could be found on the menus of diners in San Clemente and Oceanside, but lately it seems to be MIA. Waitresses just stare at me when I ask about it’s availability. I prefer it served over cottage fried potatoes rather than toast. ---
**Author:** ![pulykamell](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pulykamell/32/3166_2.png) [@pulykamell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pulykamell)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2010, 12:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/creamed-chipped-beefed-sos-eww-or-yum/558969/33 "2010-11-02T12:31:43Z")
> [@devilsknew](#): > > Why is it, that I like the Fritos better than the Tortilla Chips? They should be the same, but I find Fritos more savory… more angry and delicious. I’m sorry, but I llove them regardless… They are another New Mexico invention I do believe. Fritos are corn chips made from corn that has not been nixtamalized (treated with lime water–not the fruit, but the chemical). Tortilla chips are nixtamilzed. It’s basically the difference between something being made from corn and from hominy, or corn meal vs. masa harina. ---
**Author:** ![Brilharma](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/d6d6ee/32.png) [@Brilharma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Brilharma)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2010, 1:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/creamed-chipped-beefed-sos-eww-or-yum/558969/34 "2010-11-02T13:58:52Z")
I love it, but when I was a kid my mom always served it over white rice instead of toast. I think I’m going to have some tomorrow night now that I’m thinking about it. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2010, 2:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/creamed-chipped-beefed-sos-eww-or-yum/558969/35 "2010-11-02T14:04:07Z")
I bought a jar of dried beef over the weekend. I might try making it this weekend. ---
**Author:** ![Satchmo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/satchmo/32/4223_2.png) [@Satchmo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Satchmo)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2010, 2:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/creamed-chipped-beefed-sos-eww-or-yum/558969/36 "2010-11-02T14:10:14Z")
It’s usually best when you’re very hungry and served outside. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![aruvqan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aruvqan/32/2891_2.png) [@aruvqan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aruvqan)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2010, 3:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/creamed-chipped-beefed-sos-eww-or-yum/558969/37 "2010-11-02T15:09:51Z")
I love it, my dad absolutely hated it with the passion of a thousand burning suns. Back in WW2 they had the great idea of sending bread baking trucks to the front lines, so for weeks on end the only hot meals you got was bread, toast, and anything that can be made with powdered milk, powdered eggs, flour, dried beef … he positively refused to eat SOS, eggs in any form except fried sunnyside up runny or poached runny, no form of pancake … ---
**Author:** ![Beware\_of\_Doug](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/278dde/32.png) [@Beware\_of\_Doug](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beware_of_Doug)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2010, 3:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/creamed-chipped-beefed-sos-eww-or-yum/558969/38 "2010-11-02T15:58:26Z")
> [@aceplace57](#): > > I did mess up the thread title. Beefed the food you ate in the past. 😃 Oh well, No way to fix it now. Yeah, I was like “creamed chipped beefed _what_?” We used to call it Cow Chips at school. ---
**Author:** ![Sattua](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sattua/32/11906_2.png) [@Sattua](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sattua)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2010, 4:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/creamed-chipped-beefed-sos-eww-or-yum/558969/39 "2010-11-02T16:04:12Z")
Possibly the only thing more delicious than biscuits & gravy. I’ve had it twice in my whole life. ---
**Author:** ![Labrador\_Deceiver](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7c8e57/32.png) [@Labrador\_Deceiver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Labrador_Deceiver)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2010, 4:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/creamed-chipped-beefed-sos-eww-or-yum/558969/40 "2010-11-02T16:09:19Z")
> [@Chefguy](#): > > Not similar; in fact, not even close, except they both have flour and dairy. They are almost the same product, with the type of meat substituted. To say they aren’t even close is ridiculous [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/creamed-chipped-beefed-sos-eww-or-yum/558969.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/creamed-chipped-beefed-sos-eww-or-yum/558969.md?page=3)