KartoffelKloesse - Feeding the Flock 23

 

6 small potatoes, peeled and halved

¼ tsp salt

1 egg 

¼-½ cup flour

¼ cup bread crumbs

1/8 tsp ground nutmeg

½ cup butter

¼ cup chopped onion

2 tbsp. bread crumbs

(Optional- not German style) 

2 tbsp. bacon bits

¼ cup shredded cheddar

Boil potatoes about 20 minutes, drain, and mash, leaving them slightly lumpy.  Combine with salt, egg, flour, ¼ cup bread crumbs, and nutmeg.  Mix well and shape into small balls.  A small ice cream scoop works wonders.  If dough is too sticky, add a little more flour or bread crumbs.

Bring a large pot of salted water to boil.  Gently drop the dumplings into the water.   When they rise to the surface set the timer for 3 minutes and let them boil (uncovered) for 3 minutes.  Remove with a slotted spoon, place in serving dish and keep warm.

Melt butter in skillet over medium heat and add onions and the 2 tbsp. bread crumbs.  Cook, stirring often until the onions are tender and the sauce has thickened.

Pour sauce over dumplings and serve.

Add bacon bits and cheddar (optional) because they definitely need something to add a little flavor to them.  I also added some hot sauce and considered ketchup.

Enjoy,

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Potato Dumplings

Potato Dumplings

DUMPLING

4 cups mashed potatoes (about 6 medium potatoes or 2 lbs.)

¾ cup all-purpose flour

2 eggs, slightly beaten

½ cup bread crumbs

½ tsp. nutmeg

Salt and pepper

TOPPING

¼ cup butter

1/8 cup bread crumbs

1/8 cup chopped onions

2½ slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

Combine mashed potatoes, flour, egg, bread crumbs, nutmeg, salt, and pepper in large bowl. Mix well. Shape into 15 balls. Heat large pot of water to boiling. Gently drop balls into water. Once they float to the top, simmer gently for 3-4 minutes until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

In small sauce pan combine butter and onions and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly for about 5 minutes or until the butter slightly browns. Remove from heat and stir in bread crumbs and bacon bits. Pour sauce over dumplings before serving.

Great side with any meal and so good.

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