Fiji Island Mashed Potato Stuffing

INGREDIENTS
1 lb. high-quality white bread,                                           
 6 tbsp. butter, softened cut in standard slices 
Milk or water for soaking              
2 tsp. salt
4 lbs. all-purpose potatoes                                                  
1 cup hot milk 
6 tbsp. bacon grease or butter                                            
2 cups finely chopped onion 
2 cups finely chopped celery                                              
2 eggs, lightly beaten 
Handful of celery leaves, chopped                                      
1/2 cup chopped parsley

Step 1
Soak the bread slices in a deep bowl of milk or water for 15 minutes. 
Lift them out by the handful and squeeze the liquid out. Tear the bread into small pieces.
Step 2Peel the potatoes, cover with salted water, bring to a boil and cook for about 20 minutes. 
Drain. Then add the butter, salt and hot milk, and whip to mashed consistency.
Step 3Melt the bacon grease in a large skillet, add the onion and celery, and sauté until soft. 
Stir in the squeezed bread, then combine with mashed potatoes. 
Add eggs, celery, parsley and pepper.
Step 4Put mixture into buttered casserole dish. Cover with foil, and bake for 30 or 40 minutes 
in a 350-degree oven. Baste with turkey drippings, if desired.

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