Name: Amish Farmhouse Feast
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 2 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken (4–5 lbs); 2 Tbsp butter, softened; 1 tsp salt; ½ tsp black pepper; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp paprika; 3 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cubed; ½ cup butter; ¾ cup whole milk (or cream); Salt and pepper, to taste; 12 oz egg noodles; 4 Tbsp butter; ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped; Salt and pepper, to taste; 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed; 2 Tbsp butter; 1 tsp salt; 2 cups chicken broth; 2 Tbsp butter; 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour; Salt and pepper, to taste; 12 soft dinner rolls (store-bought or homemade)

Description

A hearty and comforting collection of classic Amish dishes made with simple, wholesome ingredients.

Ingredients

Roast Chicken:

1 whole chicken (4–5 lbs)

2 Tbsp butter, softened

1 tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp paprika

Mashed Potatoes:

3 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cubed

½ cup butter

¾ cup whole milk (or cream)

Salt and pepper, to taste

Buttered Noodles:

12 oz egg noodles

4 Tbsp butter

¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped

Salt and pepper, to taste

Green Beans:

1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed

2 Tbsp butter

1 tsp salt

Brown Gravy:

2 cups chicken broth

2 Tbsp butter

2 Tbsp all-purpose flour

Salt and pepper, to taste

Dinner Rolls:

12 soft dinner rolls (store-bought or homemade)

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Instructions

Roast Chicken:

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Pat chicken dry. Rub with softened butter and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.

Place in a roasting pan and roast 1 hour 15 minutes–1 hour 30 minutes, or until internal temp reaches 165°F. Rest 10 minutes before carving.

Mashed Potatoes:

Boil potatoes in salted water until tender, 15–20 minutes. Drain, mash with butter and milk. Season to taste.

Buttered Noodles:

Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain, toss with butter, parsley, salt, and pepper.

Green Beans:

Steam or boil green beans until tender-crisp, 5–7 minutes. Drain, toss with butter and salt.

Brown Gravy:

In a saucepan, melt butter, whisk in flour, and cook 1–2 minutes. Slowly whisk in chicken broth. Simmer until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.

Serve:

Arrange roast chicken, mashed potatoes, buttered noodles, green beans, rolls, and gravy on the table for a family-style feast.

Notes

Make-ahead: Mashed potatoes and gravy can be made up to 1 day ahead and reheated.

Protein swap: Roast turkey or pork loin works in place of chicken.

Homestyle touch: Serve with homemade apple butter or pickled beets for a true Amish-style meal.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Category: Main Dish, Family Dinner
Method: Roasting, Boiling, Simmering
Cuisine: American, Amish