Amish Roasht Recipe (Lancaster Amish Wedding Food)

Name: Amish Roasht Recipe (Lancaster Amish Wedding Food)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 2 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 (6 - 8 lb.) chicken (about 6 cups of cooked chicken or turkey cut into small pieces); 1 loaf bread (about 1 gal. of cubes); 2 c. celery, finely chopped; 1 small onion, finely chopped (only about 1/4 c.); 2 eggs, beaten; 1/2 c. milk; 2 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. black pepper; 1 tsp. parsley flakes; 2 sticks browned butter (1/2 lb.)

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:1h 30min

Amish Roasht is a traditional Lancaster County dish made with turkey or chicken and buttery bread stuffing. Served at Amish weddings and holidays, it’s rich, hearty, and full of comforting old-fashioned flavor. It is quite delicious with mashed potatoes and gravy!

Updated at: Fri, 16 Jan 2026 08:33:01 GMT