Potato & Thyme Stuffing or Mama’s Stuffing as I know it, is a family favorite!

Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food in my opinion, with Potato perogies being a close second.  It is well known that Potatoes are a stable food for the Irish. My mom’s mom had 8 children so making this type of stuffing was not only a delicious way to serve potatoes, but also an economical way to feed a large family around the Holidays, since potatoes are very inexpensive.

This stuffing stirs up some good memories for me. During the Holidays, my mom would often say, “Want to help me with the stuffing?”  Most of the time, I would say yes. We had many conversations over peeling potatoes, a lot of potatoes! We use Russet or white potatoes for this stuffing. It is a recipe that has been in the family for many, many years, starting with my mom’s mom and possibly her mom, so many generations of Irish women.  It is a taste that my children now get excited about and even crave from time to time.

My oldest daughter woke up on Thanksgiving morning and started washing and then peeling the potatoes. Then I could smell the onions sautéing  in the olive oil. The house smelled so good! Before I knew it the stuffing was done! This is a recipe that will stay in the family for many generations to come and for that I am happy! I hope you try it for your Holiday gathering.