Easy Potato Dumplings Recipes

GERMAN POTATO DUMPLINGS (KARTOFFELKNöDEL WITH OPTIONAL FILLING)

Steps:

• POTATO DUMPLINGS1. Boil the potatoes until easily pierced with a fork. Drain and let cool down until comfortable to touch. Peel and press through a potato ricer, over a large bowl. (While the potatoes are boiling you can prepare one of the two fillings below (optional). 2. Add egg and starch to the riced potatoes, add salt and pepper, nutmeg (if using) and mix with your hands until a soft dough forms. (You may need to add an extra yolk or a whole extra egg if the mixture is too dry). 3. Divide the dough into 8 (or 10) portions*** or simply use a 2/3 cup measure to scoop out equal amounts of dough. Shape each portion of dough into a ball (about the size of a peach). (Optional: if using a filling press into each ball with thumb to create a small cavity, place filling inside, then carefully reshape and reform dumpling). 4. Bring 5 quarts of water to boil. Using a slotted spoon carefully lower each dumpling into the boiling water. Work with 2-3 dumplings at a time. Once the dumplings rise to the surface of the water, let them boil for about 5-6 more minutes. Remove one by one using a slotted spoon and place on a warmed plate. Proceed with the remaining dumplings. Sprinkle a bit of chopped parsley as garnish and serve. CROUTON FILLING (OPTIONAL)Cut bread into cubes. Over medium heat melt butter and brown cubes until golden. Season with a bit of salt, pepper and chopped parsley and let cool down. BACON FILLING (OPTIONAL)Cut bacon into small pieces. Over medium heat cook bacon and diced onion with the 1 tbsp oil. When all the bacon fat has rendered season with salt, pepper. Let cool down a bit and add the parsley.

EASY POTATO DUMPLINGS

Steps:

• Mix potatoes, flour, cereal, eggs, egg yolks, and salt together in a bowl using your hands until the mixture comes together into a workable dough. Roll dough into 4- to 5-inch long logs with the diameter of a quarter.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add the dough logs, and cook until the dumplings float, about 15 minutes.

BOSS LADY DEBBIE'S EASY POTATO DUMPLINGS

Steps:

• 1. To make the dumplings, add the potatoes flour, eggs, chive and spices to a large bowl.
• 2. Blend together till completely mixed.
• 3. Shape into medium size balls, according to your preference.
• 4. Fill a large pot with water or chicken broth, and bring to a full rolling boil.
• 5. Drop dumplings into boiling liquid, (dumplings will sink to bottom of pot)When fully cooked dumplings will float to the top.Only add enough dumplings to cover bottom of pot, do not over crowd pot.
• 6. Remove from pot with a slotted spoon, to a large platter, till all the dumplings are cooked.
• 7. Melt 1/2 stick of butter and 2 tablespoons of olive or canola oil to a large skillet. Add the sliced or chopped onions then add the dumplings.
• 8. Cook over medium high heat, till onions are transparent, and dumplings begin to brown, turn to prevent sticking.
• 9. When fully cooked. Remove from skillet to a platter, add additional chopped chive if desired and serve while still hot.

GERMAN POTATO DUMPLINGS (KARTOFFELKLOESSE)

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until just tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and let cool until easily handled.
• Meanwhile, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add bread cubes; cook and stir until golden brown and crunchy, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer bread to a bowl using a slotted spoon. Reserve the browned butter in the pan.
• Peel potatoes and place them in a large bowl. Mash and season with salt, pepper, cayenne, and nutmeg. Stir in eggs and mash until combined. Add flour; stir just until flour disappears. Do not overmix dough.
• Bring a pot of salted water to a simmer. Dampen hands with water and scoop a spoonful of the dough onto your palm. Shape into a circle, make a light indentation in the center, and place 2 or 3 croutons inside. Roll into a smooth ball, sealing in the croutons. Repeat with remaining dough and croutons.
• Use a large spoon to lower dumplings into the simmering water, one at a time. Cook until they float to the top, 1 to 2 minutes. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat until set, flipping dumplings over halfway, until 20 minutes.
• Place dumplings on a serving plate. Drizzle with reserved browned butter. Crumble remaining croutons on top and garnish with chives. Let dumplings firm up slightly before serving, about 10 minutes.

POTATO DUMPLINGS

Steps:

• Peel 10-12 medium potatoes (about 7 cups).
• In a large bowl, shred potatoes. I have a 7 cup food processor and it makes the job really quick. Otherwise, a hand grater is all you need.
• In a separate small bowl -- mix the eggs and salt and pepper.
• Pour the egg mixture over the shredded potatoes and using your hands, mix well.
• Gradually add in the flour, again using your hands. This is very heavy and gooey and is usually too much work for your mixer or it's blades.
• Fill a large pot 3/4 full with water and bring to a boil.
• Using a generous amount of flour on your hands, scoop a handful of the potato mixture into your hands and form into a ball. Place each dumpling on a cookie sheet for an easy transfer to the boiling water. (Recipe makes 10-12 baseball sized dumplings.).
• Once water reaches a rolling boil, gently add each dumpling and continue to boil until the dumplings float.
• Remove the dumplings from the water using a slotted spoon or strainer spoon and place in serving dish. Best served hot with gravy or sauerkraut.
• Dumplings also make one of the best leftover breakfast items ever! Chop into bite sized pieces and saute with butter and garlic salt to put a crowd pleasing twist on traditional hashbrowns!

EASY POTATO DUMPLINGS

Steps:

• Combine Potato Buds & hot water.
• Add remaining ingredients in given order, mix well.
• Form into 2-inch balls with hands, flour hands occasionally so dough doesn't stick.
• Cook in boiling salted water until they rise to the top.
• Remove dumplings from water with a slotted spoon & place in butter casserole dish.
• Sprinkle with bread crumbs & keep layering melted butter, dumplings & crumbs.
• Cover with foil & bake at 325* for 5-10 minutes.

POTATO DUMPLINGS

Steps:

• Melt 3 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the thyme, garlic and onion. Cook, stirring, until the onions are golden, about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a gentle boil.
• Add the potatoes, cheese and sour cream to a small bowl and mix, then set aside.
• Working one at a time, lay out a wonton wrapper and use your finger to dampen the edge of the wrapper with water. Place 1 tablespoon of the potato mix in the center of the wrapper. Fold into a triangle, sealing the edges and pushing out as much air as possible. Set aside and repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
• Drop the dumplings into the salted water and cook until they rise to the surface, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and add to the skillet with the onions. Cook until the dumplings are golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Deglaze with the white wine, allowing it to boil and reduce, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in the parsley and remaining 5 tablespoons butter. Continue to stir until the butter is melted and you have a glossy sauce. Serve immediately garnished with more parsley.

POTATO DUMPLINGS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash.
• In a medium bowl combine 2 cups mashed potatoes with flour and egg. Using about 1/4 to 1/2 cup of mixture each, shape into dumplings. Press a crouton into the center of each and seal dough around it.
• Drop dumplings into simmering soup or broth, cover and cook 20 minutes. Do not remove lid while dumplings are cooking.

GERMAN POTATO DUMPLINGS

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a Dutch oven; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain; transfer to a large bowl., Mash potatoes. Stir in flour, eggs, bread crumbs, salt and nutmeg. Shape into sixteen (2-in.) balls., In a Dutch oven, bring 12 cups water to a boil. Carefully add dumplings. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 7-9 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center of dumplings comes out clean., Meanwhile, in a small heavy saucepan, heat butter and onion over medium heat. Heat 5-7 minutes or until butter is golden brown, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in bread crumbs. Serve with dumplings.