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Amish Mashed Potato Filling Dressing Recipe

Indulge in the ultimate Thanksgiving comfort food: Amish Mashed Potato Filling Dressing! This recipe creates two generous casseroles (or one 9x13 inch pan) of creamy, savory goodness, perfect for your holiday feast or any weeknight dinner. Fluffy mashed potatoes meet tender celery, sweet onions, and a hint of saffron for an unforgettable flavor explosion. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 826.9 kcal
Protein 37g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Amish Mashed Potato Filling Dressing

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads
  • 0 eggs
  • 2 cups diced celery
  • 8 cups cubed day-old bread
  • 1/2 cup boiling water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups mashed potatoes
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 1/2 cups milk

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How to Make Amish Mashed Potato Filling Dressing

  1. Melt 1/2 cup (1 stick) of unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add 2 cups of diced celery and 1 cup of diced onion to the skillet. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. In a large bowl, combine 8 cups of cubed day-old bread.
  4. Pour the cooked celery and onion mixture over the bread cubes. Mix well to combine.
  5. In a small bowl, steep 1/4 teaspoon of saffron threads in 1/2 cup of boiling water for 5 minutes to create a vibrant saffron infusion.
  6. Add the saffron infusion to the bread mixture and stir until evenly distributed.
  7. Add 2 cups of mashed potatoes, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of poultry seasoning, and 1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley to the bread mixture. Mix well after each addition.
  8. Gradually stir in 1 1/2 cups of milk (or more, as needed) until the dressing is moist but not soggy. The finished product should be very moist.
  9. Pour the dressing into two well-greased 9x13 inch casserole dishes (or one large 9x13 inch baking dish).
  10. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45-50 minutes, or until golden brown and heated through.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

111 g

Sugar

22g

Fat

160g

Carbs

21g

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Weeknight Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Occasion North American Stuffings Dressings Side Dishes Potatoes Vegetables American Oven Holiday Event Dietary Christmas Thanksgiving Comfort Food Amish Mennonite Northeastern United States Taste Mood Equipment Number Of Servings 4 Hours Or Less