Straight from Grandma’s Kitchen: The Amish Roast

People are drawn to the Amish for many reasons:  their strong family values, their tireless work ethic, their simple lifestyle and most definitely, their homegrown, homemade food. However to us, in Lancaster County, the Amish are more than just a tourist appeal.

The Amish are our neighbors and our families, our coworkers and our friends and even some of our grandmas. We’ve ate at their kitchens and sat at their tables.

So we decided — in the spirit of Christmas — to share an treasured, Amish family recipe that’s been passed down in our family for generations, featuring tasty, tender chicken. We hope that with this recipe, your family will enjoy some cherished family time of your own!

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The Amish Roast contains butter-drenched stuffing, tender chicken, and thinly-sliced celery, a mix that tastes as tantalizing as it sounds!

Amish Roast

by Mrs. Lena Beiler

Ingredients:IMG_8781

  • 1 Chicken

Filling

  • 3 Loaves Bread (cubed)
  • 3/4 lb. butter (melted and slightly browned)
  • 2 Stems Celery (chopped)
  • 1 t. Salt
  • 1 C. water
  • 1/2 t. garlic salt
  • 5-6 eggs
  • 1/2 t. pepper

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Step 1:

First, cook the chicken on the oven until it is done.

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Step 2:

Let the meat cool before removing it from the bones and cutting it into small pieces.

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Amish Insight: The Amish often enjoy this satisfying dish on special occasions like Christmas or weddings!

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Step 3:

Pour the butter over the bread cubes.

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Step 4:

Combine all remaining ingredients in the blender.

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Step 5:

Now, pour the blended ingredients over the bread cubes and add the chicken pieces.

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Step 6:

Mix the combined bread cubes and chicken pieces thoroughly.

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Step 7:

Place in greased casserole, cover and bake for 1 hour at 250°.

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Tip: Try this delicious meat dish for your main course this Christmas!

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Surprise your holiday guests with a dish that not only tastes incredible but also originates from Lancaster County’s very own Amish!

Cherish your family and enjoy your Christmas meal — from our kitchen to yours!