Cheddar Tomato Dumplings Recipe

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"Simmered in tomato sauce, these fluffy dumplings with cheddar cheese in the dough make a satisfying side dish as well as a delicious, economical main dish," suggests Marie Hattrup of Sparks, Nevada

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Cheddar Tomato Dumplings Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 20 min.

Yield: 4-5 Servings

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon finely chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 tablespoon minced celery leaves
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
DUMPLINGS:
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons shortening
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup milk

Directions

In a large skillet, saute onion and green pepper in oil until tender. Add flour; stir well. Gradually blend in tomatoes. Add celery leaves, sugar, salt and pepper; bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, for dumplings, combine flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl; cut in shortening until crumbly. Add cheddar cheese. Stir in milk just until moistened.
Drop batter by tablespoonfuls onto simmering tomato sauce. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in a dumpling comes out clean (do not lift the cover while simmering). Yield: 4-5 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (2 each) equals 287 calories, 15 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 15 mg cholesterol, 916 mg sodium, 32 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 7 g protein.

Originally published as Cheddar Tomato Dumplings in Taste of Home October/November 1998, p53