**Mashed Potato Stuffing: A Thanksgiving Classic with a Twist**
Mashed potato stuffing is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or a main course. It is perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any other special occasion. This article provides three different recipes for mashed potato stuffing, each with its own unique flavor and texture.
The first recipe is for a classic mashed potato stuffing made with mashed potatoes, butter, onions, celery, and herbs. The second recipe is for a more flavorful stuffing made with mashed potatoes, sausage, apples, and cranberries. The third recipe is for a vegetarian stuffing made with mashed potatoes, mushrooms, spinach, and cheese.
All three recipes are easy to follow and can be made in under an hour. They are also all customizable, so you can add or omit ingredients to suit your own taste. Whether you are looking for a classic stuffing recipe or something new and different, you are sure to find a recipe in this article that you will love.
CRISPY MASHED POTATO & STUFFING PATTIES
Talk about a fun way to use holiday leftovers! Making this turkey and stuffing patty is so fast. The family looks forward to this breakfast treat every year. -Kellie Ferea, Casa Grande, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Breakfast Brunch Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 12 patties.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs, onion and pepper. Stir in potatoes, turkey and stuffing., In a large skillet, heat butter and oil over medium-high heat. Working in batches, drop potato mixture by 1/2 cupfuls into skillet; press to flatten slightly. Fry on each side until golden brown and heated through, 4-5 minutes. Drain on paper towels. If desired, serve with applesauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 364 calories, Fat 19g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 118mg cholesterol, Sodium 628mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein.
MASHED POTATO STUFFING
It wouldn't be Christmas in our family without this satisfying stuffing made from potatoes. My mother-in-law shared the recipe years ago, and I've since passed it on to our grown children.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 3h20m
Yield 8-10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the potatoes and crumbs; set aside. In a skillet, saute onions in butter until tender; add to potato mixture. Stir in egg substitute, poultry seasoning, salt and pepper. , Just before baking, stuff turkey. Skewer and fasten openings. Tie drumsticks together. Place with breast side up on a rack in a roasting pan. Cover and bake at 325° for 3 to 3-3/4 hours or until a thermometer reads 180° for the turkey and 165° for the stuffing.
Nutrition Facts :
ROAST CHICKEN WITH MASHED-POTATO STUFFING AND ROOT VEGETABLES
Steps:
- Make mashed-potato stuffing:
- Peel potatoes and cut into 1/2-inch pieces. In a saucepan of boiling salted water boil potatoes with garlic and bay leaf until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain potato mixture, return it to pan, and cook over high heat, shaking pan, until any excess liquid is evaporated, about 30 seconds. Remove pan from heat and discard bay leaf. Add milk, butter, and thyme. Mash potatoes and garlic with a potato masher until smooth and stir in salt and pepper to taste.
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- Rinse chicken inside and out and pat dry completely. Fill cavity loosely with some of stuffing and reserve remaining stuffing in a small baking dish. Truss chicken and rub all over with butter. Season chicken with salt and pepper and arrange, breast side down, on a rack set in a large shallow roasting pan. In a small bowl toss shallots and garlic with oil and add to roasting pan.
- Roast chicken in lower third of oven for 30 minutes. Turn chicken breast side up and baste with pan juices. Arrange vegetables and thyme sprigs in pan and season with salt and pepper. Roast chicken and vegetables, stirring and basting frequently, 1 hour, or until a meat thermometer inserted in fleshy part of thigh registers 180°F. During last 30 minutes of roasting bake reserved stuffing, covered with foil.
- Let chicken stand 10 minutes before carving. Discard thyme sprigs. Serve chicken, stuffing, and vegetables sprinkled with parsley.
MASHED POTATO AND SAUSAGE STUFFING
This stuffing is great served with chicken or turkey, ut it is also great served as a meal with a tossed salad.
Provided by Tina Zaccardi
Categories Side Casseroles
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Peel and cut the potatoes into 1 inch chunks. Boil the potatoes for 10-15 minutes until done. Drain the potatoes and place them in a bowl. Mash the potatoes with 2 tablespoons of butter and the chicken stock. Set aside.
- 2. Slice the onion in half and then cut into 1/4 inch slices. Saute the onions in the 2 tablespoons of olive oil until translucent, next add the garlic and sage.
- 3. Remove the sausage from its casing and add to the pan with the onions and galic and cook till the suasage is browned and no longer pink.
- 4. Add the sausage mixture to the potatoes and mix till combined. Add the salt and pepper. You may add additional salt and pepper to your taste.
- 5. Place the mixture in a buttered casserole. At this point you may refrigerate overnight or you can place in preheated 350 degree over for 20-30 minutes or until heated through.
Tips:
- Use the right potatoes. Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes are the best choices for mashed potato stuffing because they are starchy and fluffy.
- Cook the potatoes correctly. Be sure to boil the potatoes until they are tender, but not mushy. You should be able to easily pierce them with a fork.
- Mash the potatoes until smooth. Use a potato masher or ricer to get the smoothest consistency. Lumpy potatoes will make the stuffing less appealing.
- Add plenty of butter and milk. This will make the stuffing rich and creamy. You can also add other ingredients like sour cream, cream cheese, or grated cheese.
- Season the stuffing well. Use a combination of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. You can also add fresh herbs like parsley, thyme, or rosemary.
- Stuff the turkey. Once the stuffing is prepared, spoon it into the turkey cavity. Be sure to pack it in tightly so that there are no air pockets.
- Bake the turkey according to the recipe instructions. The stuffing will cook inside the turkey.
Conclusion:
Mashed potato stuffing is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for Thanksgiving or any other special occasion. By following these tips, you can make the best mashed potato stuffing that your family and friends will love. Happy cooking!
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