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Potato stuffing.
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5 from 2 votes

Potato Stuffing

This fantastic Thanksgiving stuffing recipe with creamy mashed potatoes is a traditional dish with fantastic flavors. A perfect accompaniment to any holiday entree.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: leftover mashed potatoes, mashed potatoes, potato stuffing, stale bread, thanksgiving
Servings: 8
Calories: 122kcal
Author: Tonje

Equipment

  • Casserole Dish

Ingredients

  • 2 cups mashed potatoes
  • 4 slices bread
  • 1 onion
  • 2 celery sticks
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon dried sage
  • 1 teaspoon mixed dried herbs
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 F / 180 C,
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and celery, and sauté for a few minutes until the onion is soft.
  • Combine the buttered celery and onions with mashed potatoes, torn or cubed bread, and seasoning. Transfer this to an 8 inch or 9 inch square baking dish, or any other oven safe dish that the stuffing will fit into.
  • Bake the potato stuffing for about 45 minutes, or until the top is starting to turn golden brown.

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Notes

  • Refrigerate leftovers for up to 4 days, or freeze them for up to 6 months.
  • This is a great make ahead side dish for Thanksgiving.
  • Use your favorite mashed potato recipe, store bought mashed potatoes or instant mashed potatoes.
  • Use any size casserole dish or baking dish, as long as it will fit your stuffing. I use a 9 inch square dish.
  • Feel free to use any seasoning that you like, or add for example cooked sausage or vegetables if you prefer.

Nutrition

Calories: 122kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 187mg | Potassium: 215mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 95IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg