Best 7 Pa Dutch Potato Filling Recipes

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In the realm of comforting and hearty dishes, Pennsylvania Dutch potato filling stands tall as a culinary gem. Born from the rich culinary traditions of the Pennsylvania Dutch community, this dish is an exquisite blend of simple ingredients that come together to create a delectable experience. The harmonious union of potatoes, onions, and flavorful seasonings, enveloped in a creamy sauce, makes this recipe a true delight for any meal occasion. Whether you're seeking a cozy dinner option, a heartwarming side dish, or a comforting addition to your holiday feast, this guide will lead you on a delectable journey to discover the best recipe for Pennsylvania Dutch potato filling, ensuring a culinary experience that will leave you longing for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH POTATO FILLING



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A traditional Pennsylvania Dutch side dish served throughout the year and also on holidays.

Provided by A Coalcracker in the Kitchen

Categories     Sides

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 - 6 medium potatoes (all-purpose white is fine)
1/4 cup milk or more as needed to adjust the final consistency to your liking
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter
1 cup onion, chopped into small dice
3 celery ribs, chopped into small dice, including some leaves
4 - 5 cups cubed home-style white bread (day old store bakery bread works well for this)
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Salt and pepper to taste
4 tablespoons butter, cut into bits

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350° F.
  • Generously butter a 1-1/2 to 2-quart baking dish. Set aside.
  • Cook potatoes in water until soft enough to mash. Drain, mash and beat in milk, salt and pepper. Transfer to large bowl.
  • Melt the 8 tablespoons of butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and celery; cook until soft, about 10 to 15 minutes or so. Add to potatoes, using slotted spoon.
  • Sauté bread cubes in same skillet until brown and crispy, adding more butter if needed. Transfer bread to potatoes. OR just cube the bread, let it sit out overnight or lightly toast in the oven and skip the butter-browning step.
  • Add the eggs, parsley, salt and pepper to potato mixture. Adjust with more milk, if needed, to get the consistency you like. Mix thoroughly; transfer to baking dish.
  • Dot the casserole with the 4 Tablespoons of butter bits.
  • Bake in oven until hot, about 35 - 40 minutes. Cover with foil if top browns too much. I like my filling to get a browned crust along the edges and bottom of the pan, so I bake it a little longer, just making sure it does not dry out.

Nutrition Facts :

NANA'S PA DUTCH POTATO AND BREAD FILLING



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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

5 lbs potatoes, scrubbed, peeled and cut up
4 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups milk
1 cup chicken stock
3/4 cup butter (1 1/2 sticks)
3 cups finely chopped celery (use the leaves also)
2 cups finely chopped sweet onions
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt (or more to taste)
1/2 teaspoon pepper
7 -8 slices toasted white bread, cut into small cubes
3 eggs, beaten

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



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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

10 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 cups butter, divided
3 onions, diced
1 bunch celery, diced
1 ½ cups milk, divided
3 tablespoons seasoned salt, divided
1 (1 1/4 pound) loaf of white bread, torn into pieces, or as desired - divided

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



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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

6 large potatoes, cut in pieces
2 medium onions, chopped
6 stalks celery, chopped small
Enough vegetable oil for saute
8-10 pieces of old bread, broken into bite-size pieces
1/4 to 1/2 cup milk
4 raw eggs, beaten
Salt and pepper
Salt and pepper
4-5 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped fine
1-2 tablespoons poultry seasoning
Stock from the giblets and neck
Stock from the giblets and neck
1/2 stick of butter, cut into pieces

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.

PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH POTATO FILLING RECIPE



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PA Dutch Potato filling is a delicious side dish made of mashed potatoes and bread stuffing. A popular Thanksgiving side dish in Pennsylvania.

Provided by Anna

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

7 - 8 slices bread, cut into small cubes (about 1 quart)
6 medium/large potatoes (4 - 5 c. mashed)
6 Tbs. butter, browned
5 celery ribs
1 medium onion
2 large eggs, beaten
1/2 c. milk
3/4 tsp. seasoned salt
3/4 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. pepper
garlic powder, parsely, and sage to taste, optional

Steps:

  • Cut bread slices into small cubes and let sit out to dry overnight. Or toast them in the oven until lightly browned.
  • Peel, cut, and boil potatoes in water until soft. Drain the water and mash with a mixer until smooth.
  • In a saucepan, melt the butter and continue cooking until lightly browned. (It will be caramel in color and have a wonderful nutty aroma.)
  • Finely chop the onion and celery (I use my Ninja chopper). Add them to the browned butter and cook for 10 - 15 minutes.
  • Add the beaten eggs, milk, and seasonings to the slightly cooled butter mixture.
  • Add the egg/butter mixture to the mashed potatoes. Mix well. Then stir in the bread cubes.
  • Grease a casserole dish with butter and fill it with the potato filling. You can bake this immediately or cool and refrigerate for the next day.
  • Bake, covered, at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover, and continue baking for another 10 minutes.
  • Drizzle with additional brown butter, or serve with gravy.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 297 kcal, Carbohydrate 45 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 52 mg, Sodium 592 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 5 g, UnsaturatedFat 3 g

PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH POTATO STUFFING



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From the well-known Miller's Smorgasbord restaurant in Ronks, Pennsylvania. This is a delicious and filling dish that can help you use up leftover mashed potatoes. One of the easiest Potato Stuffing recipes ever.

Provided by Kats Mom

Categories     Potato

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large onion
4 stalks celery
3 tablespoons butter
2 cups bread cubes
2 eggs, beaten
3 cups mashed potatoes (leftovers are fine)
1 cup chicken broth
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Finely chop the onion and celery.
  • Saute onion and celery in butter.
  • Add bread cubes, beaten eggs, chicken broth, salt and pepper.
  • Add mashed potatoes.
  • Bake in a casserole dish for 30 minutes, until golden brown on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.2, Fat 8.7, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 87.9, Sodium 610.1, Carbohydrate 27.9, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 3.9, Protein 6.3

DUTCH POTATO POULTRY STUFFING



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For as far as we can trace, all my ancestors were Pennsylvania Dutch. Add to that the fact my father was a potato farmer, and you see why we never had a holiday dinner without potato "filling" (Pennsylvania Dutch for stuffing)! My husband and I have three grown daughters and seven grandchildren.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 4h50m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 cups mashed potatoes (without added milk and butter or seasoning)
6 cups cubed crustless day-old white bread
2-1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery leaves
1 cup minced fresh parsley
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
3/4 cup egg substitute
1 cup milk
1 turkey (12 to 14 pounds)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, bread cubes, onion, celery leaves, parsley, butter, salt and pepper. In a small bowl, beat flour and egg substitute. Stir in milk; pour into the potato mixture and mix well. Add more milk if filling seams dry. , Just before baking, stuff the turkey. Skewer openings; tie drumsticks together. Place on a rack in a roasting pan. , Bake at 325° for 4-1/2 to 5 hours or until a thermometer reads 180° for the turkey and 165° for the stuffing. When turkey begins to brown, cover lightly with a tent of aluminum foil and baste if needed. Remove all stuffing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 701 calories, Fat 29g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 256mg cholesterol, Sodium 565mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 78g protein.

Tips:

  • To make the potato filling extra creamy, use a ricer to create smooth, fluffy potatoes.
  • If you don't have a ricer, you can use a potato masher, but be sure to mash the potatoes until they are very smooth.
  • Be generous with the butter and milk when making the filling. This will help to create a rich, flavorful dish.
  • Season the filling to taste with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. You can also add other herbs and spices, such as thyme, rosemary, or sage.
  • If you are using a meat filling, be sure to cook it thoroughly before adding it to the potato mixture.
  • To make the filling ahead of time, simply prepare it according to the recipe and then store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you are ready to use it, simply reheat it over low heat until warmed through.

Conclusion:

Pennsylvania Dutch potato filling is a versatile dish that can be used in a variety of recipes. Whether you are making a simple potato casserole or a hearty shepherd's pie, this filling is sure to please everyone at your table. With its creamy texture, rich flavor, and endless possibilities, Pennsylvania Dutch potato filling is a must-try for any home cook.

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