MY GRANDMA'S PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH POTATO FILLING

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My Grandma's Pennsylvania Dutch Potato Filling image

This is a great side dish for any meal, that is quick and easy to make.

Provided by Bill Heleine @Bigolebill

Categories     Potatoes

Number Of Ingredients 14

FOR THE FILLING
6 slices of bread
1\4 cup(s) olive oil
5 celery stalks
1 large onion
2 tablespoon(s) parsley
1/2 tablespoon(s) pepper
1 teaspoon(s) salt
FOR THE MASHED POTATOES
8 white or gold potatoes
2 tablespoon(s) chopped garlic
6 tablespoon(s) melted butter
milk
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • The night before, cut bread into cubes, place on a cookie sheet, cover with a paper towel and dry overnight.
  • Finely chop celery and onion.
  • Place olive oil in a pan and warm on medium heat. Add the onion, celery, 2 tablespoons parsley, 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 tablespoon pepper to the frying pan and fry until tender. This will take 5-10 minutes.
  • Add the dried bread cubes to the pan and mix in with the cooked vegetables. Set this mixture aside.
  • Peel potatoes, cut them in quarters, and then boil until fork tender. Drain.
  • Add the melted butter to the potatoes and mash them. Add enough milk until the potatoes are slightly creamy. Add the garlic, salt and pepper and stir in.
  • Add the vegetable and bread cube mixture to the mashed potatoes and stir well by hand until combined.
  • Place the mixture in a 9 X 13 nonstick baking or ceramic baking pan and smooth out the top using a fork. Bake at 325 degrees for 30 minutes or until browned on top.

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