German Potato Dumplings

German Potato Dumplings Recipe

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

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 40 min. Cook: 10 min. YIELD:8 servings

Ingredients

• 3 pounds medium potatoes (about 10), peeled and quartered
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 eggs, lightly beaten
• 2/3 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 12 cups water
• BROWNED BUTTER SAUCE:
• 1/2 cup butter, cubed
• 1 tablespoon chopped onion
• 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs

Directions

• 1. Place potatoes in a Dutch oven; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain; transfer to a large bowl.
• 2. Mash potatoes. Stir in flour, eggs, bread crumbs, salt and nutmeg. Shape into sixteen (2-in.) balls.
• 3. In a Dutch oven, bring 12 cups water to a boil. Carefully add dumplings. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 7-9 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center of dumplings comes out clean.
• 4. Meanwhile, in a small heavy saucepan, heat butter and onion over medium heat. Heat 5-7 minutes or until butter is golden brown, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in bread crumbs. Serve with dumplings. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Facts

2 dumplings with 2 tablespoons sauce equals 367 calories, 14 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 100 mg cholesterol, 524 mg sodium, 51 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 9 g protein.