KNEPHLEAS (POTATOES, DUMPLINGS AND CHEESE)

Knephleas (Potatoes, Dumplings and Cheese) image

Provided by CookKelly

Categories Potato

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 -5 medium potatoes, sliced
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2-3/4 teaspoon baking powder
2 -3 eggs
1/3 cup water
2 -3 onions, sliced
butter (for cooking)
longhorn cheese or cheddar cheese, grated (as much as you want)

Steps:

Cook the potatoes in salted water until done.
Mix together the flour, salt, baking powder, eggs and approximately 1/3 cup water (use enough water to make dough the right consistency for small drop dumplings).
Drop the mixture into boiling salted water.
Cook 15-20 minutes or until dumplings are done in the center.
While they are cooking, saute 2 or 3 sliced onions in butter and grate Longhorn or cheddar cheese.
When potatoes and dumplings are done, drain and mix together gently.
Alternate a layer of potatoes and dumplings, and a layer of cheese, beginning and ending with potatoes and dumplings.
Spread sauted onions and butter over top.
Serve immediately.