Experience the delectable flavors of Pennsylvania Dutch cuisine with our guide to creating the ultimate Nanas Pa Dutch Potato and Bread Filling. This hearty and comforting dish is a staple at family gatherings and potlucks, offering a perfect balance of savory and sweet. Discover the secrets to mastering this traditional recipe, from selecting the best potatoes and bread to achieving the ideal texture and flavor. With our step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, you'll be able to replicate this cherished family recipe and enjoy the taste of authentic Pennsylvania Dutch cooking in your own home.
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NANA'S PA DUTCH POTATO AND BREAD FILLING
This is my Nana's mother's recipe, which was probably her mother's (who only spoke Pa-German). Nana made this every holiday with turkey and ham. It's a bit of work, but well worth it. Nana always made it the day before and baked it the day of eating it.
Provided by Parsley
Categories Potato
Time 1h5m
Yield 15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Boil potatoes until tender; drain. Place in large bowl and mash with 4 tbsp butter, milk and chicken stock.
- While potatoes are cooking, in a large skillet over med-high heat, melt 3/4 cup butter; add chopped celery, onion, and parsley; sautee until tender -- about 7-10 minutes. Add salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium and add the toasted bread cubes. Cook, stirring frequently, for another 4-5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and fold into the mashed potato mixture. Fold in the beaten eggs and stir everything together well.
- Pour into a greased/sprayed 13" x 9" (or larger) pan. Cover and bake at 350 for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake for another 15-20 minutes or until lightly browning on top.
- Serve.
PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH POTATO FILLING
These potatoes are perfect for Thanksgiving and Christmas! They are my husband's family tradition in Pennsylvania. This is the actual recipe from my husband's great-grandmother. I cut it down by a third for my family of 4. But I have given you the full recipe so you can cut it however you would like. There is a family 'secret ingredient' that I have never been told and so it's not in this recipe :( I believe it will still be yummy without the 'secret,' but if you happen to know what that is, then add it in ;)
Provided by Shauna Rhoads
Categories Side Dish Potato Side Dish Recipes
Time 2h30m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place the potato cubes into a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 25 minutes. Drain and allow to steam dry for a minute or two.
- Melt 1/2 cup of butter in a large skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir the onions and celery until they are reduced and browned, about 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 2 glass baking dishes, each 9x13 inches.
- Place another 1/2 cup of butter into the work bowl of a stand mixer, and add the cooked potatoes. Start the mixer on Low setting. While mixer is running, pour in 1 cup of milk, and add 1 tablespoon of seasoned salt and 4 slices of torn bread. Mix those ingredients briefly into the mixture, and pour in 1/2 cup of milk and 4 more bread slices. Mix that addition, and then mix in 2 more bread slices.
- After the last 2 bread slices have been roughly incorporated, place another 1/2 cup of butter, 1 tablespoon of seasoned salt, all the onions, celery, and butter from the skillet, and 4 more slices of bread into the mixer bowl. Mix to incorporate, and finally mix in 2 to 4 additional torn bread slices. Allow the mixer to run until the dressing is the desired consistency.
- Place half the dressing into each prepared baking dish, and top the dressing with the remaining 1/2 cup of butter, cut into thin slices and scattered over the top. Sprinkle remaining 1 tablespoon of seasoned salt evenly over the top of the dishes. Cover the dishes with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the dressing is browned, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 544.1 calories, Carbohydrate 72.1 g, Cholesterol 62.8 mg, Fat 25 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 15.2 g, Sodium 975.8 mg, Sugar 6.2 g
PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH POTATO AND BREAD FILLING
In Pennsylvania Dutch County, we call it "filling." It is a potato and bread filling. I never measure, so this is what I do.
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Boil potatoes in salted water. Saute onion and celery in oil. Add salt and pepper to taste. Boil the giblets and neck in salted water to make stock.
- Moisten bread with milk. Smash the potatoes in a large bowl. (I use a small roasting pan, and then I roast the filling right in it.) Add all other ingredients including all spices and oil from saute. When adding the eggs, add a little of the hot mixture to the eggs first and beat well, so as to not scramble them when they go into the whole mix.
- Mix thoroughly. If it needs more moisture, add the stock, a little at a time. Taste to make sure enough spices are added. Add more salt and pepper and poultry seasoning, if needed.
- Bake at 350 degrees in a greased casserole dish or roasting pan until very hot and browned, usually one hour. Dot the top with pats of butter before putting into oven. I know some people chop the giblets and add to the filling, but I don't.
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients. The fresher the ingredients, the better your dish will taste. This is especially true for the potatoes and bread.
- Don't overcook the potatoes. They should be tender but still have a slight bite to them. Overcooked potatoes will be mushy and unpleasant.
- Use a good quality bread. A good crusty bread will add a lot of flavor and texture to the dish.
- Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make potato and bread filling. Feel free to add your own favorite ingredients or spices.
Conclusion:
Potato and bread filling is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dish that will be sure to please everyone at the table.
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