48 Cozy Pennsylvania Dutch-Inspired Recipes

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48 Cozy Pennsylvania Dutch-Inspired Recipes2/48 Amish Breakfast Casserole 344 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Amish Breakfast Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We’ve enjoyed a few hearty breakfast casseroles while visiting an Amish inn. When I asked for a recipe, one of the ladies told me the ingredients right off the top of her head. I modified it to create this quick and easy breakfast casserole my family loves. —Beth Notaro, Kokomo, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 273 calories, 18g fat (10g saturated fat), 153mg cholesterol,

477mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 18g protein

477mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 18g protein. 3/48 Pennsylvania Dutch Potato Doughnuts 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pennsylvania Dutch Potato Doughnuts Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings about 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My relatives have been making these tasty doughnuts for years. The potatoes keep them moist, and the glaze provides just the right amount of sweetness. —Marlene Reichart, Leesport, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 doughnut: 163 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 74mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 4/48

Served with homemade buttermilk syrup, it’s an eye-opening treat

German Pancakes 58 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved German Pancake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings (2 cups syrup) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Piping hot and puffy from the oven, this golden pancake made a pretty presentation for a skier’s theme breakfast I hosted. Served with homemade buttermilk syrup, it’s an eye-opening treat. Make several German pancakes if you’re feeding a crowd, and keep in mind that my easy syrup tastes great on waffles and French toast, too. —Renae Moncur, Burley, Idaho Nutrition Facts: 1 piece with 1/4 cup syrup: 428

It’s a classic Dutch-style apple cobbler recipe—easy, quick and delicious

calories, 19g fat (11g saturated fat), 203mg cholesterol, 543mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (42g sugars, 0 fiber), 8g protein. 5/48 Easy Pennsylvania Dutch Apple Cobbler 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Easy Pennsylvania Dutch Apple Cobbler Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is a common dish from where I was born and raised in Pennsylvania. It’s a classic Dutch-style apple cobbler recipe—easy, quick and delicious. Who wouldn’t love this golden brown delight? —Andrea Robson, York, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 244 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat),

6/48 Potato Soup 177 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Best

31mg cholesterol, 275mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 6/48 Potato Soup 177 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Best Ever Potato Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You’ll be surprised at the taste of this rich and cheesy easy potato soup. It really is the best potato soup recipe, ever. I came up with it after enjoying baked potato soup at one of our favorite restaurants. I added bacon, and we think that makes it even better. —Coleen Morrissey,

—Joyce E. Brotzman, McVeytown,

Sweet Valley, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 250 calories, 13g fat (7g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 823mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 12g protein. 7/48 Pennsylvania Dutch Pork Chops 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pennsylvania Dutch Pork Chops Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Recipes of Pennsylvania Dutch heritage, like this one, are popular in our area. We like to serve these sweet-and-sour pork chops with dumplings or spaetzle, red cabbage coleslaw and applesauce, with Dutch apple pie for dessert. —Joyce E. Brotzman, McVeytown,

Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 fat

Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 pork chop: 298 calories, 13g fat (6g saturated fat), 96mg cholesterol, 446mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 0 fiber), 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 fat. 8/48 Southern Coleslaw 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 15 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My mother used to make this salad on holidays. With all the cabbage that is grown here, this coleslaw recipe is a real natural for us! —Deb Darr, Falls City, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 137 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol,

240mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein

240mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein. 9/48 Pennsylvania Pot Roast 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pennsylvania Pot Roast Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 hours 10 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This heartwarming one-dish meal is adapted from a Pennsylvania Dutch recipe. I start the pot roast cooking before I leave for church, add vegetables when I get home, and then just sit back and relax until it’s done. —Donna Wilkinson, Monrovia, Maryland Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 331 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 490mg

sodium, 28g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 26g protein

sodium, 28g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 26g protein. 10/48 Blueberry Jam 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Luscious Blueberry Jam Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 8 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This perfectly spreadable blueberry jam boasts a beautiful dark color with a sweet seasonal flavor. —Karen Haen, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 95 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 0 sodium, 25g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 11/48 Pennsylvania Dutch Corn Pie 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour Servings 8 servings

This recipe produces zippy little pickled green beans,

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This Pennsylvania Dutch corn pie is full of old-fashioned goodness, with tender diced potatoes and a fresh, sweet corn flavor. Once you’ve tasted this delicious pie, you’ll never want to serve corn any other way! —Kathy Spang, Manheim, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 308 calories, 16g fat (7g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 373mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein. 12/48 Pickled Green Beans 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 4 pints Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe produces zippy little pickled green beans,

preserving my veggies for months to come … if they last that long

preserving my veggies for months to come … if they last that long. I crank up the heat a bit with cayenne pepper. —Marisa McClellan, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 8 green beans: 9 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 83mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 Free food. 13/48 Apple Butter 66 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 11 hours 20 min Servings 4 pints Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I make several batches of this simple and delicious homemade apple butter recipe to freeze in jars. Depending on the

sweetness of the apples used, you can adjust the sugar to taste

sweetness of the apples used, you can adjust the sugar to taste. —Betty Ruenholl, Syracuse, Nebraska Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons: 68 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 9mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein. 14/48 Turkey White Chili 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Growing up in a Pennsylvania Dutch area, I was surrounded by excellent cooks and wonderful foods. I enjoy experimenting with new recipes like this change-of-pace chili. —Kaye Whiteman, Charleston, West Virginia Nutrition Facts:

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 fat

1 cup: 288 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 635mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 fat. 15/48 Maple Baked Beans 5 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Maple Baked Beans Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 10 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Since my husband raises hogs and my parents produce maple syrup, this recipe is a natural for me! I usually prepare maple baked beans just for us during the winter. In summer, I’ll often

make it for family picnics and get-togethers

make it for family picnics and get-togethers. —Cindy Huitema, Dunnville, Ontario Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 280 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 453mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 10g fiber), 10g protein. 16/48 Amish Sugar Cookies 299 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Amish Sugar Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings about 5 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These easy-to-make, old-fashioned Amish sugar cookies simply melt in your mouth! I’ve passed this recipe around to many friends. After I gave it to my sister, she entered the cookies in a local

fair and won best of show

fair and won best of show. —Sylvia Ford, Kennett, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 117 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 48mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 17/48 Buttermilk Dressing 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Basic Buttermilk Salad Dressing Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 min Servings 32 servings (1 qt.) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When serving salad to a crowd, this easy buttermilk ranch dressing comes in handy. It make a full quart of creamy, delicious dressing to toss with your favorite greens and veggies. —Patricia Mele,

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