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Easy Potato Dumplings Recipe

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This Easy Potato Dumplings recipe features tender dumplings made from starchy potatoes mixed with cornstarch, eggs, and simple seasonings. Boiled to perfection, these comforting dumplings are served with melted butter and a delightful garnish of buttered breadcrumbs and fresh parsley, making them a perfect side dish or satisfying snack.

Ingredients

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Potato Dumplings

  • 2 lbs starchy potatoes (Russet or Yukon Gold)
  • 1 cup corn starch
  • 2 tbsp corn starch (additional)
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 2 eggs

Garnish

  • 6–8 tbsp butter (melted)
  • 1/2 cup buttered bread crumbs (optional)
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Potatoes: Peel the potatoes and cut them into large chunks to ensure even cooking.
  2. Boil Potatoes: Place the potato chunks in a pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until tender.
  3. Mash Potatoes: Drain the cooked potatoes and roughly mash them, being careful not to over-mash to maintain texture.
  4. Cool Potatoes: Spread the mashed potatoes on wax paper and allow them to cool for about 15 minutes until comfortable to handle.
  5. Boil Water: While potatoes cool, bring a large pot of water to a boil for cooking the dumplings.
  6. Make Dough: Place cooled potatoes in a large bowl, add cornstarch, salt, and nutmeg, and gently mix.
  7. Add Eggs: Beat in two eggs and fold into the potato mixture to form a dough.
  8. Shape Dumplings: Shape the dough into approximately 12 round dumplings, about 2 inches in diameter.
  9. Cook Dumplings: Using a slotted spoon, carefully lower each dumpling into the boiling water. When dumplings float to the surface, reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 20 minutes.
  10. Serve: Transfer cooked dumplings to a serving bowl, drizzle with melted butter, season with additional salt if desired, and optionally garnish with buttered breadcrumbs and fresh parsley. Enjoy warm.

Notes

  • Use starchy potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold for the best texture.
  • Do not over-mash the potatoes to keep the dumplings light and fluffy.
  • Butter bread crumbs and fresh parsley provide a nice textural contrast but are optional.
  • Ensure water is simmering gently when cooking dumplings to prevent them from breaking apart.
  • These dumplings are best served immediately to enjoy their tender texture.

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