POTATO STUFFING CASSEROLE

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I adapted this recipe from a Pennsylvania Dutch cookbook, and it's indicative of the fine German cooking found in this area. If you're looking for an alternative to mashed potatoes, try this dish. -Elsa Kerschner, Kunkletown, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/4 cup chopped celery
1 onion, chopped
4 tablespoons butter, divided
3 slices bread, cubed
4 to 5 large potatoes, peeled, cooked and mashed
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup hot whole milk
1 large egg, beaten
Additional parsley

Steps:

In a medium skillet, saute celery and onion in 2 tablespoons of butter until tender. Add bread cubes and stir until lightly browned. Stir in potatoes, parsley, salt, pepper, milk and egg; mix well., Spoon into a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Dot with remaining butter. Bake at 350°, uncovered, for 30-40 minutes or until lightly browned. Garnish with additional parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 295mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 7g protein.