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Cheddar Tomato Dumplings

Cheddar Tomato Dumplings
"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
4-5 ServingsPrep: 15 min. Cook: 20 min.

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
© Taste of Home 2013

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Cheddar Tomato Dumplings (continued)

Directions (continued)

  • 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.
Nutrition 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.
© Taste of Home 2013