Mashed Potato Filling

A Pennsylvania Dutch tradition

Difficulty: Easy

Servings: 10 servings

Prep Time: 25 minutes   Cook Time: 45 minutes  

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup celery, chopped
2 Tbsp onion, chopped
4 cups soft bread cubes
1/2 cup boiling water
3 eggs, beaten
2 cups milk
1 1/2 tsp salt
2 cups mashed potatoes

Directions

1. Melt butter. Add celery and onion. Cook until tender. Pour over bread cubes and mix well.
2. Heat water to boiling and add to bread and mix well. Add remaining ingredients to bread, mixing well after each addition. Finished product should be very moist. Add more milk if necessary.
3. Turn into 2 well greased casserole dishes. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.

** I’ve made this in a greased crockpot to save oven space.

Categories: Potatoes, Stuffings

Submitted by: kellyb on November 16, 2010