German Potato Dumplings Recipe

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Potato dumplings (called Kartoffel Kloesse in Germany) are a delightful addition to any German feast. The browned butter sauce is delectable.—Arline Hofland, Deer Lodge, Montana

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German Potato Dumplings Recipe

Prep: 40 min. Cook: 10 min.

Yield: 7 Servings

40 10 50

Ingredients

10 medium potatoes (about 3 pounds), peeled and quartered
1 cup all-purpose flour
3 eggs, beaten
2/3 cup dry bread crumbs
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
12 cups water
BROWNED BUTTER SAUCE:
1 cup butter, cubed
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs

Directions

Place potatoes in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain.
In a large bowl, mash the potatoes. Stir in the flour, eggs, bread crumbs, salt and nutmeg. Shape into 2-in. balls.
In a Dutch oven, bring water to a boil. Carefully add dumplings. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into a dumpling comes out clean.
Meanwhile, in a large heavy saucepan, cook butter and onion over medium heat for 5-7 minutes or until butter is golden brown. Stir in bread crumbs. Serve with dumplings. Yield: 7 servings.

Nutritional Facts 2 potato dumplings with 2 tablespoons butter equals 639 calories, 30 g fat (17 g saturated fat), 159 mg cholesterol, 702 mg sodium, 82 g carbohydrate, 6 g fiber, 14 g protein.

Originally published as Potato Dumplings in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2008, p232