A little "stuffing talk" here..

[C.Ann]

With Thanksgiving around the corner, I got to thinking about the main dish at the noon meal of an Amish wedding - particularly in Lancaster County, PA.. (Through my research I have found that not all Amish in other areas serve this..)

Anyhow - it's called an "Amish Roast".. Basically what they do is cook up around 35 chickens or more (depending on the number of guests expected), remove the skin, and then cut up the meat or put the stripped chicken through a meat grinder..

They then make a huge amount of bread stuffing (with the typical seasonings we would use for maybe our turkey stuffing) and then mix the cut up (or ground chicken) in with the bread stuffing and that is their "Amish Roast"..

Actually, I think that sounds pretty good - and could see where it would work with turkey as well.. Although I like turkey, I'm not a "huge" fan - where I would be taking a leg or 3 or 4 thick slices of the cut turkey - but I'll bet I could eat more of it this way.. I love stuffing!

What do you think? Does that sound good to you or not?

Just curious..

 

[lovemygoofy]

Sounds like what us southern people call chicken and dressing.

We mix chicken into a pan of dressing(stuffing) and bake. Sooo good and the way I prefer my cornbread dressing.

When my husband gets a taste for stove top, which I really dislike, I make it with chicken inside.

 

[The Mystery Machine]

I put sausage in my stuffing and I know many people that put hamburger or clams in their stuffing so I don't think it is odd at all.

I think you make your stuffing according to your culture of family if you are into passing down recipes.

 

[C.Ann]

I put sausage in my stuffing and I know many people that put hamburger or clams in their stuffing so I don't think it is odd at all.

I think you make your stuffing according to your culture of family if you are into passing down recipes.

I use sausage in mine too, but the stuffing goes inside the turkey..

I kind of like the sound of just having it all mixed together from the get-go..

 

[luvsJack]

Sounds like what us southern people call chicken and dressing.

We mix chicken into a pan of dressing(stuffing) and bake. Sooo good and the way I prefer my cornbread dressing.

When my husband gets a taste for stove top, which I really dislike, I make it with chicken inside.

Yep, this is exactly what it sounds like!! I make chicken and corn bread dressing all the time during the winter. And I make it really, really moist with extra cream of chicken soup and chicken broth. Plus I serve gravy with it. YUM!!

 

[MrsPete]

The school where I used to teach used to give everyone a free lunch on the day before Thanksgiving, and it was a variation of what you're describing: It was stuffing in a big pan with slices /bits of turkey spread across the top -- really good, moist stuffing. They'd cut it into squares, and that allowed them to serve the turkey/stuffing in one piece. Gravy was available for those who wanted to put it on top.

I always liked it and have made it as a casual meal, and it's easy to make ahead and take for a pot luck, but I've never made it for Thanksgiving dinner -- it doesn't seem special enough for Thanksgiving dinner.

In my mind, this must be made with cornbread stuffing; however, for a "real turkey", I prefer traditional bread stuffing. That's just something that's in my own mind, of course.


Here's another stuffing recipe that my family loves:

Make cornbread stuff in a pan (this is a casual meal, so I use Stove Top -- mix in some green peppers and onions).
Top with boneless pork chops (not too big or thick).
Mix together 1/2 cup BBQ sauce and 1/2 cup duck sauce.
Sprinkle with diced green onions.
Bake at 375 around 45 minutes.

My husband LOVES this.

 

[monkeyboy]

Whats with all the AMISH stuff as of late?

 

[PatsGirl]

Sounds yummy SIL makes my son a chicken bake with cream of mushroom soup, pulled chicken, topped with stuffing and baked which sounds alot like some of these other recipes and he loves it. Unfortunately, being one of those people who gain weight looking at yummy food, I eat stuffing only on Turkey Day

 

[luvsJack]

Sounds yummy SIL makes my son a chicken bake with cream of mushroom soup, pulled chicken, topped with stuffing and baked which sounds alot like some of these other recipes and he loves it. Unfortunately, being one of those people who gain weight looking at yummy food, I eat stuffing only on Turkey Day

I know how you feel. I will gain 5 pounds just from the SMELLS of the food cooking for the holidays!

I have wondered if there really is away to make dressing/stuffing low fat, or at least "lower fat". But I am just afraid it would take too much from that comforting smell and taste.

 

[C.Ann]

Sounds yummy SIL makes my son a chicken bake with cream of mushroom soup, pulled chicken, topped with stuffing and baked which sounds alot like some of these other recipes and he loves it. Unfortunately, being one of those people who gain weight looking at yummy food, I eat stuffing only on Turkey Day

I actually have some turkey here, so I might give it a try in the next week or two..

I didn't know that stuffing has a lot of calories though.. (Don't hit me - I only weigh 82 lbs. and need to gain weight..) I guess that would be to my advantage then..

 

[over the hill]

Did they have a recipe in the book for the Amish Roast that would serve a normal amount of people (6) or was it just for the amount that used the 35 chickens--I know they do alot of large batch cooking. If they did post a smaller recipe would you be so kind as to post it here. Sounds like something we would love--we both love stuffing.

On a side note--I am getting a bit backed up on my Amish reading here. I have about 10 books I have not read. When I was in Shipshewana, I stocked up at Yoder Department Store on books. I am not sure if they have a web site, but you might want to check--it is a great place with many Amish items. I always think of you when I am there. I sure wish you were up to traveling more--you would absolutely love Landcaster, and/or Shipshewana. We have been to both this year. There is also a lovely area in Northern Ohio, called Walnut Creek/ Sugar Creek area that is nice too, but not quite as much Amish activity as the others. Keep up with your Amish obcession, I love to read what you have to say about it.

 

[over the hill]

I just checked, and they have a webside for both the Yoder Department Store, and the Yoder Hardware Store, which is another treasure!! I just Googled them to find it. Give it a look-see, you will love it.

 

[C.Ann]

Did they have a recipe in the book for the Amish Roast that would serve a normal amount of people (6) or was it just for the amount that used the 35 chickens--I know they do alot of large batch cooking. If they did post a smaller recipe would you be so kind as to post it here. Sounds like something we would love--we both love stuffing.

On a side note--I am getting a bit backed up on my Amish reading here. I have about 10 books I have not read. When I was in Shipshewana, I stocked up at Yoder Department Store on books. I am not sure if they have a web site, but you might want to check--it is a great place with many Amish items. I always think of you when I am there. I sure wish you were up to traveling more--you would absolutely love Landcaster, and/or Shipshewana. We have been to both this year. There is also a lovely area in Northern Ohio, called Walnut Creek/ Sugar Creek area that is nice too, but not quite as much Amish activity as the others. Keep up with your Amish obcession, I love to read what you have to say about it.

I just checked, and they have a webside for both the Yoder Department Store, and the Yoder Hardware Store, which is another treasure!! I just Googled them to find it. Give it a look-see, you will love it.

That was very nice of you.. Glad to hear you share my interest - as do many others who have requested info on my threads (minus the ones who are actually "baiting" me - since evidently they have nothing else to do - LOL), PMing me for book suggestions, asking for help identifying which particular group of Amish it is that is in an area they are about to become neighbors with, etc.. I realize that not everyone is interested in this subject - but obviously there are still quite a few who would like to educate themselves to the point where they can recognize the difference between not only the different groups and their customs, but also the facts vs. the myths/misconceptions/assumptions - and of course the ever present "sensationalism", aimed at a group of people knowing full well that the Amish will follow their own belief system that encourages not responding and simply turning the other cheek.. If there are any particular facts you're interested in, feel free to PM me and I'll see if I have them - or can find them...

As for the recipe for the Amish Roast, so far I have only come across the huge one that they serve at the noon meal at a wedding.. If I find a smaller one, I'll be sure to pass it on to you.. Actually - send me a PM - so it's in my box and I'll remember if I find one..

Meanwhile I'm going to try to "wing" a small amount on my own with some turkey I have up here at the lake before I go home.. Of course I may have to use Stove Top Stuffing, but if I doctor things up it will probably be fine.. I'll let you know - when and if I get around to it..

 

[over the hill]

Thanks for the information C.Ann--after you try the recipe let me know how it turns out. I am not very good at this "thread" business, and really don't know how to PM. I did look under your name, but could not figure it out.

Enjoy your weekend, hope the weather is still good for you at the lake.
We had snow flurries today in MI, but nothing to really matter or stick. That is good, we still have a lot of leaves to take care of.

 

[dispor]

I see two similar recipes in my Mennonite cookbook. I bought the cookbook at a B & B we stayed at in Lancaster County a couple of years ago...

Chicken Casserole

4 cups cooked, diced chicken
12 slices of bread, broken up
1/3 c. onion
1 c. celery, chopped
10 slices white American cheese cut up
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
1/2 c mayonnaise
1-10 oz can cream of mushroom soup
1 can cream of celery soup
4 eggs, beaten
1-1/2 c milk

Mix all ingredients together. Pour into casserole dish. Cover and bake at 325 for 1 to 1-1/2 hours.


Chicken or Turkey Dinner

2 qt. chicken or turkey, diced
2 10 oz cans cream of chicken soup
1 cup mayo or Miracle Whip
1 cup celery, chopped
2 cups cicken broth
One 8 oz. pkg of Pepperidge Farm herb seasoned stuffing

Mix all ingredients together. Bake at 325 for one hour. Also can be frozen.

 

[luvestodizz]

My favorite thing to do with turkey or a roast chicken is to mix the meat, gravy, bread stuffing and cranberry sauce together. I should make the casserole but no one else in my family would eat it that way.