Best 10 Penn Dutch Potato Stuffing Recipes

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In the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country, a culinary tradition thrives, and from it emerges a dish that embodies comfort and flavor: Penn Dutch Potato Stuffing. This stuffing, a staple at gatherings and celebrations, is a symphony of textures and tastes, a harmonious blend of humble ingredients elevated to a dish of distinction. In this comprehensive guide, we will embark on a culinary journey, exploring the essence of Penn Dutch Potato Stuffing and presenting a collection of diverse recipes that cater to every taste. We'll delve into the history, variations, and techniques behind this beloved dish, ensuring you have all the knowledge and inspiration to create your own unforgettable Penn Dutch Potato Stuffing.

From the classic recipe, featuring a savory filling of potatoes, celery, onions, and herbs, to innovative takes incorporating sausage, bacon, and even dried fruits, this article offers a treasure trove of culinary creations. Whether you prefer a vegetarian delight or a meat-lover's feast, we have a recipe that will tantalize your taste buds. With step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and a deep dive into the rich heritage of the Penn Dutch people, this guide is your ultimate resource for crafting the perfect Penn Dutch Potato Stuffing. Embrace the warmth and hospitality of this iconic dish, and let its flavors transport you to the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

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

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.

PA DUTCH POTATO FILLING



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This was a staple side dish for all holidays when growing up.. there are so many good dishes my Gram used to make..some use it to stuff a turkey, we just had it as a side dish..

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 medium potatoes
3 stalks celery
1 medium sweet onion
1/2 c parsley
4-5 slice white bread, have used italian
1/2 c milk
1 egg
2 tsp all purpose flour
1 1/2 stick butter
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Peel and cut the potatoes into quarter pieces and place in a medium size kettle. Cover the potatoes with water and bring to a boil. Boil for 15 minutes or until soft.
  • 2. In a separate pan place the chopped celery and onion with ½ cup butter and saute until the mixture starts to become soft (5 minutes on medium-high heat).
  • 3. Chop the bread into small cubes and place into celery and onion mixture with two tablespoons of butter. Saute until the bread gets covered with the butter mixture (about 3 minutes).
  • 4. Drain the water out of the potatoes. Mash the potatoes and add 4 tablespoons of butter. Mix milk and egg together and add to the potato mixture. Add celery mixture, parsley and flour. Add pepper and salt to taste, and mix well.
  • 5. Put the potatoes into a well-greased casserole dish. Place the remaining butter on top of the potatoes. Bake at 350 for 40 minutes, or until the top of the casserole is brown.
  • 6. At times gram would put crumbled smoked bacon in to change it up a bit.

MY MOMS BEST PA DUTCH STUFFING



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This has been our stuffing for at least 75 years ! Moist with a crispy crust perfect for GRAVY!

Provided by judy eckman

Categories     Side Casseroles

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 c cubed bread
4 eggs beaten
3 celery ribs chopped
2 large onions chopped
1/2 stick butter
2 Tbsp parsley chopped
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp sage, dried
1 tsp savory dried
1 c milk

Steps:

  • 1. In large bowl place the bread cubes. I use 1 loaf of white bread & cube it myself but bought bread cubes are fine. I just like to do it myself!
  • 2. In another large glass bowl place onion, celery & butter. Cover & microwave 3 minutes on high. Stir & recover, cook 3 more minutes or until celery is soft.Dump this into your bread cubes & stir. Add seasonings & stir again.
  • 3. Beat eggs & beat in the milk, you might not need a whole cup of milk it really depends on your bread. So start with just 1/2 a cup beaten in with the eggs. If bread needs more moisture slowly add more milk right into your stuffing mixture, you want very moist wet bread but NOT SOUP see picture. So start with all the eggs & 1/2 of the milk add this to your bread & stir until combined. You may add pepper to taste but i do not care for pepper so I leave it out. Now you may stuff your poultry & roast according to the birds package direction. Or grease a 9x13 pan , pat stuffing into the pan & bake uncovered 1 hour at 350 degrees.
  • 4. This recipe is on my Blog at http://recipesforjudysfoodies.blogspot.com/

POTATO STUFFING



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This is an old Pennsylvania Dutch recipe I've always served as a side dish. The simple addition of onion and celery gives the potatoes a special flavor, and the parsley adds color.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 large onion, finely chopped
2 to 3 celery ribs, finely chopped
6 tablespoons butter, cubed
2 slices white bread, torn
3 cups mashed potatoes
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, saute onion and celery in butter until tender. Remove from the heat. Stir in the bread, potatoes and parsley. Spoon into a greased 1-qt. casserole. , Bake, uncovered, until top is lightly browned, 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 344mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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

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.

PENN DUTCH POTATO STUFFING



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Very simple and hearty, just like the Penn Dutch side of the family that gave me the recipe.

Provided by Sharon

Categories     Bread Stuffing and Dressing

Time 1h45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

7 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
½ cup butter
4 stalks celery, diced
2 large onions, diced
1 tablespoon poultry seasoning (such as Bell's®)
1 (14 ounce) package seasoned dry stuffing mix
1 cup hot water

Steps:

  • Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain, return to the pot, add butter, and mash. Add celery, onions, and poultry seasoning; stir and set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Pour stuffing mix into a large bowl and add hot water; mix until moistened. Fold stuffing mixture into potato mixture in the pot until well blended. Transfer stuffing to a baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until top is browned, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374 calories, Carbohydrate 65.7 g, Cholesterol 20.7 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 8.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 604.4 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

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

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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.

PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH POTATO SALAD WITH BACON DRESSING



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We live in Lancaster County PA. This recipe was handed down from my mother. It was always a favorite. Very similar to German Potato Salad.

Provided by dannyboy22

Categories     Low Protein

Time 1h5m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 potatoes
2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
1 stalk celery, minced
1 onion, minced
6 slices bacon, diced
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar diluted with 1/2 cup water
1/4 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 eggs

Steps:

  • Boil potatoes in jackets until soft.
  • Let potatoes cool and then peel and dice.
  • Add celery, onion, and sliced hard boiled eggs.
  • For the dressing:.
  • Fry bacon in skillet until crisp and brown.
  • Beat the eggs well and add sugar, spices, water/vinegar mixture. Mix well.
  • Reduce skillet heat to a simmer and add egg mixture to the bacon and fat.
  • Stir constantly until dressing thickens. Approximately 10 minutes.
  • Pour dressing over potato mixture and mix lightly to incorporate into potato salad.
  • Serve warm or cool in the refrigerator for several hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332.7, Fat 5.5, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 97.2, Sodium 249.3, Carbohydrate 64.1, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 27.5, Protein 8.4

Tips:

  • Use a variety of potatoes. This will give your stuffing a more complex flavor and texture. Try using a combination of russet potatoes, Yukon Gold potatoes, and sweet potatoes.
  • Cook the potatoes until they are very soft. This will make them easier to mash and will help the stuffing to be more cohesive.
  • Add plenty of butter, salt, and pepper. These are the basic seasonings that will help to bring out the flavor of the potatoes and other ingredients.
  • Don't be afraid to add other ingredients to your stuffing. Some popular additions include celery, onion, carrots, sausage, and bacon. You can also add herbs, such as parsley, sage, and thyme, to taste.
  • Bake the stuffing until it is golden brown and crispy on top. This will help to ensure that the stuffing is cooked through and that it has a nice texture.

Conclusion:

Pennsylvania Dutch Potato Stuffing is a delicious and versatile side dish that can be served with a variety of main courses. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it simple or loaded with add-ins, this stuffing is sure to be a hit at your next meal.

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