GRANDMA'S POTATO DUMPLINGS

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Don't be surprised if you make too many mashed potatoes on purpose. Day-old rolls and leftover spuds are scrumptious the second time around, turned into buttery potato dumplings. -Wendy Stenman, Germantown, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 day-old hard rolls
1/2 cup water
2 teaspoons canola oil
1/2 cup leftover mashed potatoes
1 large egg, lightly beaten
Dash ground nutmeg
1 to 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup butter, cubed

Steps:

  • Tear rolls into 1/2-in. pieces; place in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Drizzle with water and squeeze dry., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add torn rolls; cook and stir until lightly toasted, 1-2 minutes., In a small bowl, combine potatoes, egg, nutmeg and bread. Add enough flour to achieve a shaping consistency. With floured hands, shape mixture into 3-in. balls., Fill a Dutch oven two-thirds full with water; bring to a boil. Carefully add dumplings. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until a toothpick inserted in center of dumplings comes out clean, 8-10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small heavy saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Heat until golden brown, 4-6 minutes. , Serve warm dumplings with butter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 322mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

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