Potato Dumplings Recipe

Name: Potato Dumplings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 15 slices (3-day old) white sandwich bread, crusts trimmed; 1 cup whole milk; 7 large red skinned potatoes, peeled and grated (about 2 cups); 2 medium yellow onions, grated; 1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped (about 6 tablespoons); 1 tablespoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper; 1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg; 1 pinch dried marjoram; 3 large eggs, beaten well; All-purpose flour, for coating

Servings: persons

15 slices (3-day old) white sandwich bread, crusts trimmed
1 cup whole milk
7 large red skinned potatoes, peeled and grated (about 2 cups)
2 medium yellow onions, grated
1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped (about 6 tablespoons)
1 tablespoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg
1 pinch dried marjoram
3 large eggs, beaten well
All-purpose flour, for coating

1
In a large mixing bowl, soak the bread in the milk 2 to 3 minutes, until soggy.
2
Using your hands, squeeze out and discard the milk.
3
Place the bread in a large mixing bowl.
4
Stir in the potatoes, onions, parsley, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and marjoram.
5
Add the eggs to the mixture and mix well.
6
Shape the mixture into about 24 (1 1/2-inch) round dumplings.
7
Dip the dumplings into the flour to coat generously.
8
Bring a large saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat.
9
With a slotted spoon, gently add the dumplings to the water.
10
Bring back to a boil.
11
Reduce the heat to medium.
12
Cover and cook about 15 minutes, until the dumplings expand and float to the surface.
13
Serve with any kind of stew.

304

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 15 slices (3-day old) white sandwich bread, crusts trimmed, 1 cup whole milk, 7 large red skinned potatoes, peeled and grated (about 2 cups), 2 medium yellow onions, grated, and more.

Yes, Potato Dumplings falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Potato Dumplings

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