Klößchen: Mini German Potato Dumplings
Klößchen: Mini German Potato Dumplings deliver tender, bite-size potato morsels with a buttery crust, enriched by soft scrambled eggs. Caramelized onions add gentle sweetness while crisp bacon brings smoky depth, making this hearty, comforting dish perfect for a cozy weekend brunch or a satisfying dinner on a chilly night.
- Prep12 hrs
- Cook10 hrs
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Klößchen: Mini German Potato Dumplings, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 19 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 80 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 82
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 51
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
Place baseball-sized portions of grated potatoes in a thin linen towel or cheesecloth. Wring out as much water as you can, then transfer each strained batch to a large bowl.
- 2
Add starch and salt to the strained potatoes. Using clean hands, knead until a barely sticky dough forms. If the potato mixture seems very wet, add a little more starch.
- 3
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Set a colander inside a large bowl and set aside.
- 4
Spread a layer of potato dough on a small cutting board, about 1/2 inch thick. Dip a soup spoon into the boiling water and, working in batches, scrape small dumplings straight from the cutting board into the boiling water, wetting the spoon with boiling water between dumplings. Let the dumplings boil until they float to the top, about 3 minutes. Use a skimmer to transfer the dumplings to the prepared colander. Repeat, boiling in batches, until all the dumplings are cooked.
- 5
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat, add 2 onions, and cook, stirring occasionally, until caramelized, about 30 minutes.
- 6
Line a large plate with paper towels. Cook bacon in a small skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 10 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the bacon to the prepared plate.
- 7
Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, then add the drained potato dumplings. Cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly golden brown, about 3 minutes. Crack eggs directly into the skillet and stir until the eggs are scrambled and cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes. Season with salt.
- 8
Serve the eggs and potato dumplings topped with the caramelized onions and bacon.
- Calories 1241.18 kcal High 62%
- Protein 80.69 g Good Source 161%
- Carbohydrate 62.3 g 23%
- Total Fat 73.32 g High 94%
- Saturated Fat 31.76 g High 159%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 376.81 mg High 126%
- Sodium 3937.51 mg High 171%
- Dietary Fiber 8.18 g Good Source 29%
- Total Sugars 4.37 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 188.93 mg Moderate 15%
- Iron 3.08 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 1087.25 mg Good Source 23%
- Vitamin A 149.72 mcg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin C 0.24 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.97 mcg Low Source 5%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Klößchen: Mini German Potato Dumplings is made with 7 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 22 hrs and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Eggs, Peeled Whole Potatoes, Potato Starch, and Salt. Each serving provides about 1241.18 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Klößchen: Mini German Potato Dumplings made of?
- The main ingredients are Eggs, Peeled Whole Potatoes, Potato Starch, Salt, Thick-Cut Bacon. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Klößchen: Mini German Potato Dumplings?
- About 22 hrs in total: 12 hrs to prepare and 10 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1241.18 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Klößchen: Mini German Potato Dumplings easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 7 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Klößchen: Mini German Potato Dumplings healthy?
- Klößchen: Mini German Potato Dumplings has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 1241.18 calories and 80.69 g of protein, or 161% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 3937.51 mg (171% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 31.76 g (159% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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