Potato Dumpling Casserole

Potato Side Dish - Side Dish

Yummy potato dumplings baked in a rich cheese sauce. A family favorite, and a great use for leftover mashed potatoes. You can also double the sauce recipe and use it as the base for a terrific macaroni and cheese casserole. If Jarlsberg cheese is not available at your store, you can use Swiss cheese.

Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 45 mins

Total: 1hr15 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Potato Dumpling Casserole

Ingredients

2 cups mashed potatoes

1 cup all-purpose flour

2 eggs

beaten

1 ½ teaspoons salt

⅛ teaspoon black pepper

1 medium onion

chopped

3 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 cup light cream

1 cup chicken broth

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

½ cup shredded Jarlsberg cheese

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

In a medium bowl mix together the mashed potatoes 1 cup flour eggs salt and pepper until well blended. Spoon into a clean plastic bag.

Step 2

Bring 5 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot. Adjust heat so that water boils very gently. Cut a small opening in the corner of the baggie and squeeze out dumplings into the water cutting with scissors at 1 inch intervals. Let the dumplings simmer uncovered until they float to the top. Remove with a slotted spoon and place in a 2 quart baking dish. Keep warm.

Step 3

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Saute onion in butter until tender. Blend in 2 tablespoons flour until smooth. Pour in cream and broth and cook stirring constantly until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in half of the Parmesan cheese and half of the Jarlsberg until smooth. Pour over the dumplings in the dish. Sprinkle remaining cheeses over the top.

Step 4

Bake uncovered for 45 minutes in the preheated oven until the top is golden brown and sauce is bubbly.

Nutritional Information

Potato Dumpling Casserole

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 373.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 12.9g 26%

Carbohydrates: 34.2g 11%

Dietary Fiber: 2g 8%

Sugars: 2.6g

Fat: 20.7g 32%

Saturated Fat: 12.2g 61%

Cholesterol: 120.7mg 40%

Vitamin A Iu: 645.3IU 13%

Niacin Equivalents: 5.1mg 39%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 15%

Vitamin C: 5.6mg 9%

Folate: 61.5mcg 15%

Calcium: 237.1mg 24%

Iron: 1.7mg 10%

Magnesium: 32mg 11%

Potassium: 353.3mg 10%

Sodium: 1018.7mg 41%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 28%

Calories From Fat: 186.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.