Potato Filling

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Servings: 8 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A comforting, golden-hued potato and bread casserole infused with delicate saffron
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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.

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Potato Filling

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 8 Calories: 38.5

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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

  1. Peel and cube the potatoes.
  2. Cook the potatoes in 2 cups of water until tender.
  3. Drain the potatoes and mash them with 1 cup of milk.
  4. Set the mashed potatoes aside.
  5. Soak the saffron in 1/2 cup of boiling water and set aside.
  6. Sauté chopped onion and celery in butter until soft.
  7. Set the sautéed vegetables aside.
  8. In a large bowl, toss together cubed white bread, beaten eggs, salt, pepper, 3/4 cup milk, and the soaked saffron.
  9. Add the mashed potatoes and sautéed vegetables to the bread mixture.
  10. Mix everything together with a large spoon until well blended.
  11. Spoon the mixture into a 3-quart casserole dish.
  12. 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.

Keywords: potato, casserole, saffron, vegetarian, bread, onion, celery, comfort food, main course, side dish, eggs, milk, butter, hearty, home-style, golden, filling
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