Potato Dumplings
Potato Dumplings feature tender mashed potatoes bound with self-rising flour and egg, formed into plump balls with a seasoned crouton hidden inside for a pleasantly crunchy, savory surprise. Simmered gently in soup or broth, they turn pillowy and comforting with a hint of spice from the crouton. Ideal for cozy dinners, especially alongside hearty stews or brothy soups.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Potato Dumplings, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 45 / 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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- 46
- Heart Health
- 58
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 23
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the potatoes and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash.
- 2
In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups mashed potatoes with the flour and the egg. Using about 1/4 to 1/2 cup of the mixture for each, shape into dumplings. Press a crouton into the center of each and seal the dough around it.
- 3
Drop the dumplings into simmering soup or broth, cover, and cook for 20 minutes. Do not lift the lid while the dumplings are cooking.
- Calories 76.41 kcal Low Source 4%
- Protein 2.27 g Low Source 5%
- Carbohydrate 13.73 g 5%
- Total Fat 0.76 g Low Source 1%
- Saturated Fat 0.29 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 29.25 mg Moderate 10%
- Sodium 229.88 mg Moderate 10%
- Dietary Fiber 0.61 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 0.04 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 63.75 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 0.74 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 33.28 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 7.0 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.03 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.13 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Potato Dumplings is made with 4 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Croutons, Eggs, Peeled Whole Potatoes, and Self Rising Flour. Each serving provides about 76.41 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Potato Dumplings made of?
- The main ingredients are Croutons, Eggs, Peeled Whole Potatoes, Self-Rising Flour. The full list of 4 is above.
- How long does it take to make Potato Dumplings?
- About 50 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 76.41 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Potato Dumplings easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 4 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Potato Dumplings healthy?
- Potato Dumplings has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 76.41 calories and 2.27 g of protein, or 5% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 229.88 mg (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Wheat and Gluten, 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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