Amish Mashed Potato Filling/Dressing

keen5's Note:

My favorite kind of filling at Thanksgiving or any time for that matter. Makes 2 casseroles or one 1 9x13" pan

• Total Time: 1 hrs 15 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 2 Cassero ...

• ½ cup butter
• 2 tablespoons onions , chopped
• 1 pinch saffron
• 3 eggs
• ½ cup celery , chopped
• 4 cups bread , cubes
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt
• 2 cups potatoes , mashed

Directions:

1. Melt butter.
2. Add celery and onion.
3. Cook until tender.
4. Pour over bread cubes and mix well.
5. Combine saffron and boiling water.
6. Add to bread and mix well.
7. Add remaining ingredients to bread, mixing well after each addition.
8. Finished product should be very moist.
9. Add more milk if necessary.
10. Turn into 2 well greased casserole dishes.
11. Bake at 350 for 45 minutes.
12. Note: I use one 9x13 pan instead of two smaller casseroles.

Reviews

[Chef #385768]

We make this in our home. It is so good. It is one of our favorites. We often fry ours in a pan rather than bake it tho.