Nothing partners with turkey better than potatoes. Amish cooks are experts at throwing together massive potato dishes to feed a crowd. This is one of these classic Amish potato dishes that come into being in the post WW II convenience food boom. Certain Amish communities were heavily influenced by the convenience of canned soups and pre-made cheese. This dish reflects that, but is delicious, and would be perfect to feed a Thanksgiving crowd. Thanks to recipe testing volunteer, Patricia, from Kentucky, for testing this for us and reporting that: "This makes a lot. It would make two 9 x 13 pans....very good dish. Great for big family gatherings!"
This recipe is actually Old Order Mennonite, comes from one of my favorite recipe sources, an old, no-longer published Mennonite cookbook.ii
Gathering the ingredients
Easy to assemble and put into the pan
Into the oven...
Golden brown and delicious
And plated!
CREAMY COMPANY POTATOES
2 cans cream of celery soup
2 cans cream of chicken soup
1 pound Velveeta cheese, cubed
2 cups sour cream
1 /2 cup butter, divided
2 teaspoons seasoned salt
1 /2 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1o pounds potatoes, cubed, cooked, peeled,and drained
1 -2 cups crushed Ritz crackers
Combine soups, cheese, sour cream, half the butter,seasoned salt, garlic salt, and pepper. Cook until cheese is melted and smooth. Add potatoes. Mix well and pour into greased casserole dishes. Bake at 350 for 40 to 50 minutes. Melt rest of the butter and mix with crackers. Sprinkle onto potatoes when half done baking. Serves 25 to 30.
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Christine
I have been enjoying getting many of these recipes. I had foot surgery 6 weeks ago and just started cooking again from the comfort of a desk chair on wheels (no weight on foot for another 2 months. I have had my husband take me to Holmes County do most of my meat(less fat and sodium used) and grocery shopping about every 2 weeks. I shop using a wheel chair for now, but it works. Going on Black Friday to Grandkids to Berlin for live Nativity Parade. My son and his family are coming from Manhattan, IL. They also love Amish
Kevin
Christine, thanks for stopping by and have a great Thanksgiving, I'm envious of you going to Berlin on Black Friday, i love that little town, such charm and fun! - Kevin
Gretchen Blume-woodard
I love your website! It is one of my favorites! Wonderful, flavorful, pretty easy to make recipes.
Kevin
Gretchen, thank you so much for the kind words and visiting Amish365, you have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Edith
Love your articles. You do a great job. Keep up the good work and have a Happy Thanksgiving with your family.
Kevin
Thank you so much for the kind comment, Edith. Welcome to Amish365 and have a great Thanksgiving!!!