Cheese Dumplings
If you are looking for a reliable dumpling recipe, this Cheese Dumplings is one to keep: 8 ingredients, 8 simple steps, ready in roughly 15 minutes. A hot pan and a little patience give you the kind of colour and texture that makes this dish. Below you will find the full ingredient list, the method, and a few tips we think make the difference.
- Cook 15 min
- Total 15 min
- Serves 46
- Level Easy
Ingredients
- 250 g (8.8 oz / 10.75 cups) white crustless bread, finely diced
- 250 ml (8.5 fl oz / 1 cup) milk
- 2 –3 eggs
- 250 g 250 g (8.8 oz / 2½ cups) grated cheese (e.g. Pinzgauer beer cheese, Tyrolean grey cheese ), 8.8 oz / 2½ cups) grated cheese (e.g. Pinzgauer beer cheese, Tyrolean grey cheese
- 50 g (1.8 oz) butter
- 1 Chopped Onion, thinly-sliced
- 1 pinch Each of salt, pepper, parsley, and caraway seeds
- Flour
Method
- Mix the eggs with the milk.
- Soak the white bread in the egg mixture. Knead and then let it rest.
- Brown the onions with the butter in a pan.
- Add the cooked onions, salt, pepper, parsley, caraway seeds, and grated cheese to the white bread. Add the flour and let the mixture rest for a further 10 minutes.
- Form dumplings that are approximately the size of a golf ball, then press them flat (about 2–3 cm / 0.8–1.2 inch thick). Forming them is easiest when your hands are slightly wet.
- Heat some butter or oil in a pan, and put in the pressed cheese dumplings. Cook them on one side and then the other until golden brown.
- Place the dumplings on a paper towel to absorb the excess fat.
- Serve the dumplings in a beef broth, with sauerkraut or a green salad. Enjoy!
Tips for the best Cheese Dumplings
- Rest the finished dish for a few minutes before serving — it lets the flavours settle and the texture firm up.
- Taste as you go. Seasoning at the end is fine, but adjusting halfway through gives a more balanced result.
- This is a 8-step recipe, so set up your workspace in the order the steps use it.
Variations
- Spicier version: add a pinch of chilli flakes or a sliced fresh chilli with the aromatics.
- Fusion twist: keep the method but swap the spices for your own favourites — the Austrian base takes well to it.
- Swap the egg for silken tofu — keep the cooking time similar and check for doneness.
Serving ideas
Serve hot with rice, potatoes or crusty bread, and something green on the side.
Storage
Best eaten fresh. Leftovers keep covered in the fridge for 2 days; reheat in a hot pan or oven rather than the microwave to bring the crispness back.
Frequently asked questions
Is this Cheese Dumplings recipe medium to make?
It is rated medium: 8 ingredients and 8 steps. Follow the order and the tips above and it is very forgiving.
What can I substitute for (8.8 oz / 10.75 cups) white crustless bread?
Any ingredient with a similar texture and cooking time works; see the variations below for ideas. Keep quantities the same and adjust seasoning at the end.
How long does Cheese Dumplings take to make?
About 15 minutes in total — roughly under an hour of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
Can I make Cheese Dumplings ahead of time?
You can prep all the ingredients a day ahead and keep them covered in the fridge, then cook just before serving for the best texture.
Adapted from Wikibooks Cookbook, CC BY-SA 4.0 — source
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