Potato Filling

yooper's Note:

This is an old standby in Pensylvania Dutch country! To use as a stuffing, increase bread to 6 slices and add 2 beaten eggs.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 2 ¼ lbs potatoes , peeled and chopped
• 4 slices white bread , torn into pieces
• ½ cup diced onion
• ½ cup diced celery
• salt and pepper

Directions:

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
2. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes.
3. Drain and mash.
4. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
5. Lightly grease a 2 quart casserole dish.
6. In a large bowl, mix together the potatoes, white bread, onion, celery, salt and pepper.
7. Pour into prepared casserole dish and bake for 1 hour.

Reviews

[954077]

This was a great recipe! I added chicken broth to the potatoes when mashing. also, didnt have celery on hand so used about 1/3 cup of green bell pepper. i fried my bread cubes in butter too after I shook them up in some italian season and salt/pepper. This is a great side dish when u need something heavier. GOOD EATS!!!

[bshemyshua]

You are right about this old stand by. My recipe has a note that says " this filling is mainly used to fill hungry Pennsylvania Dutch stomachs!" I have taken this to a grieving family and it is just a little different from regular mashed potatoes or stuffing. A little suggestion: you can also briefly fry your cubed/torn(which ever you prefer) bread in butter before adding to filling and baking. Gives it that nice occasional buttery bite.

[chia]

yes, yooper you have nailed this dish! it was so strange seeing this everywhere, all of a sudden, when i had never even heard of it before- it's a big deal down here in pa, and you know, i like it! and your version is right on! made this tonight with a turkey breast, corn pudding, etc, a mini t-giving in advance,this was a delicious side dish!