kartoffel kloesse (potato dumplings)

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 9 medium potatoes, peeled
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup bread crumbs
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 cup butter
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
• 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• place the potatoes in a large pot with enough water to cover. bring to a boil, and cook until the potatoes are soft, about 20 minutes. drain water, and place potatoes into a large bowl. mash potatoes, leaving them slightly lumpy (just like making mashed potatoes). mix in the salt, eggs, flour, 2/3 cup of bread crumbs, and nutmeg. roll into walnut sized balls. if the dough is too sticky, you may want to mix in more flour or bread crumbs.
• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. gently drop the dumplings into the water. when they come up to the surface, allow them to boil uncovered for 3 minutes. remove the dumplings with a slotted spoon, and keep warm.
• while you are waiting for the water to boil, melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. add onions and 1/4 cup of bread crumbs. cook, stirring constantly, until the onions are tender, and the sauce has thickened some. pour sauce over the dumplings before serving.