Potato Filling Recipe 🥔
Description: This Potato Filling recipe is a cherished dish from Pennsylvania Dutch country, steeped in tradition and flavor. Perfect for potlucks, holidays like Christmas, or even as a comforting weeknight side dish, it embodies simplicity and heartiness. It’s a versatile dish that can also serve as a stuffing with a few adjustments, making it a staple in any kitchen.
- Servings: 8
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Cuisine: Pennsylvania Dutch, European
- Keywords: Vegetable, Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Potluck, Christmas, Weeknight, Oven, Easy
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 1/4 | Potatoes |
| 4 | White bread slices |
| 1/2 | Onion |
| 1/2 | Celery stalk |
| To taste | Salt and pepper |
Instructions:
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Prepare Potatoes:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the potatoes and cook until they are tender but still firm, approximately 15 minutes.
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Mash Potatoes:
- Drain the cooked potatoes and mash them to your desired consistency.
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Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
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Prepare Casserole Dish:
- Lightly grease a 2-quart casserole dish, ensuring the filling doesn’t stick during baking.
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Combine Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, torn white bread slices, finely chopped onion, diced celery, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix everything together until well incorporated.
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Transfer to Casserole Dish:
- Pour the prepared potato filling mixture into the greased casserole dish, spreading it out evenly.
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Bake:
- Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven.
- Bake the potato filling for approximately 1 hour, or until it’s golden brown and crispy on top.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Once baked to perfection, remove the potato filling from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.
- Serve this comforting dish as a delightful side to your favorite main courses or as a standalone treat.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 136.7
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 98.1mg
- Carbohydrates: 29.8g
- Fiber: 3.4g
- Sugar: 2.1g
- Protein: 3.7g
Recipe Notes:
- This Potato Filling recipe can be customized to suit your preferences. Feel free to add your favorite herbs, spices, or additional vegetables for extra flavor and nutrition.
- To turn this filling into a stuffing, increase the quantity of white bread to 6 slices and add 2 beaten eggs to bind the mixture together.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Simply reheat in the oven or microwave before serving.
- Experiment with different variations of this recipe to make it your own, whether it’s by incorporating bacon, cheese, or even diced apples for a unique twist on a classic favorite.
