This hearty Potato Filling is a rustic comfort food classic that combines creamy mashed potatoes with savory sautéed onions, celery, and stale bread cubes. The addition of saffron lends a subtle floral note and a beautiful golden color to the dish, while beaten eggs bind the mixture into a rich, cohesive casserole. It has a satisfying texture that is both fluffy and substantial, making it an excellent main course for vegetarian dinners or a robust side dish for holiday feasts. Simple ingredients come together to create a warm, home-style meal that is perfect for cozy weeknights or feeding a crowd.
Potato Filling
Description
This hearty Potato Filling is a rustic comfort food classic that combines creamy mashed potatoes with savory saut&# 195;©ed onions, celery, and stale bread cubes. The addition of saffron lends a subtle floral note and a beautiful golden color to the dish, while beaten eggs bind the mixture into a rich, cohesive casserole. It has a satisfying texture that is both fluffy and substantial, making it an excellent main course for vegetarian dinners or a robust side dish for holiday feasts. Simple ingredients come together to create a warm, home-style meal that is perfect for cozy weeknights or feeding a crowd.Ingredients
Directions
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Peel and cube the potatoes.
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Cook the potatoes in 2 cups of water until tender.
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Drain the potatoes and mash them with 1 cup of milk.
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Set the mashed potatoes aside.
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Soak the saffron in 1/2 cup of boiling water and set aside.
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Sauté chopped onion and celery in butter until soft.
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Set the sautéed vegetables aside.
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In a large bowl, toss together cubed white bread, beaten eggs, salt, pepper, 3/4 cup milk, and the soaked saffron.
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Add the mashed potatoes and sautéed vegetables to the bread mixture.
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Mix everything together with a large spoon until well blended.
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Spoon the mixture into a 3-quart casserole dish.
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Cover and bake at 350ðF (177ðC) for 1 hour or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 38.5kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.1g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 3.0mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 8.5g3%
- Dietary Fiber 1.1g5%
- Sugars 0.4g
- Protein 1.0g2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.