Description
Authentic German potato dumplings are a comforting and satisfying side dish or main course. These pillowy soft dumplings are made from grated potatoes, eggs, and breadcrumbs, then simmered to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and grated
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- Grate the peeled potatoes using a box grater or food processor.
- Squeeze out as much moisture from the grated potatoes as possible using a clean kitchen towel.
- In a large bowl, combine the grated potatoes, eggs, breadcrumbs, flour, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Mix until well combined.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a gentle simmer.
- Scoop heaping tablespoons of the potato mixture and carefully drop them into the simmering water.
- Cook the dumplings for 15-20 minutes, gently turning them occasionally, until they are cooked through and tender.
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cooked dumplings to a serving dish.
- Serve the German potato dumplings hot, garnished with fresh parsley and a sprinkle of paprika if desired.
Notes
- Serve with hearty stews or roasted meats.
- Enjoy them on their own for a cozy meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 dumpling
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: German Potato Dumplings, Potato Recipes, Comfort Food