Potato And Spinach Dumplings Recipes

SPINACH POTATO DUMPLINGS MEDELY

Steps:

• 1. Please Remember: FOR EACH ONE CUP OF MASHED POTATOES USE ONE CUP OF FLOUR PLUS 1 LARGE EGG. The bagged variety of Bacon bits from Sam's Club comes in handy to add extra flavor to a dish like this.
• 2. Add the flour, drained & squeezed dry spinach to a large bowl, along with the spices, mashed potatoes and eggs, mix together to form a soft dough. Add additional flour as needed to bowl to roll into dumplings and place on a large platter. I PREFER TO MAKE ALL OF THE DUMPLINGS AT ONCE BEFORE DROPPING THEM INTO THE HOT WATER for more even cooking time.
• 3. Fill a large pot with water and bring to boil. Drop dumplings into boiling water enough to cover bottom of pot. Do not over crowd bottom of pot.
• 4. Allow to cook long enough to float to top. Then remove with slotted spoon on to a large platter. Repeat till all dumplings are cooked.
• 5. Add butter and oil to a large skillet, I used a 16 inch skillet, heat over medium high heat, then add the chopped vegetables, and allow to cook for about 6-8 minutes, then add the dumplings into the skillet and allow to brown slightly if desired, stirring often to prevent sticking.
• 6. During last 5 minutes or so of cooking add the real bacon bits if desired, and stir to mix, then serve on a large platter, with additional chopped chive and bacon bits if desired. Serve while still hot.

SPINACH GNOCCHI (POTATO DUMPLINGS)

Steps:

• Peel potatoes and boil in salted water about 20 minutes or until able to mash, then place in a large mixing bowl and well.
• Mash.
• Steam spinach in a couple tbsp water covered about 5 minutes or until wilted, then remove and pat dry with a paper towl.
• Chop spinach into approximately 1/4 inch pieces and then mix into potatoes.
• Add butter, egg, garlic salt, and half of the flour and mix together well.
• Place dough onto a floured surface and knead in the remaining flour to form a soft dough.
• Roll dough into about 1 inch thick ropes then cut off 1 inch pieces and roll into a ball.
• With floured hands press the center of each dumpling to form a trough in the middle.
• Allow gnocchi to chill for about an hour, then place in salted boiling water and allow to cook about 5 minutes.
• Drain and serve with tomato sauce.

MEDITERRANEAN STUFFED POTATO DUMPLINGS WITH MUSHROOM CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine goat cheese, sundried tomatoes and basil in a bowl, set aside.
• Place potatoes in a large covered microwave safe bowl. Microwave for six minutes or until potatoes are very soft, cool to room temperature. Add eggs to bowl, beat mixture until potatoes and eggs are well combined. Add salt, pepper and spinach, continue beating. Slow down mixer, or stir in flour and parmesan cheese to create stiff dough.
• Divide dough into 10 balls; flatten into ¼ "thick circles. Place cheese filling in the middle of each circle. Pinch edges up around filling to create a ball, roll in palms to smooth.
• Fill a large pot half way with water, bring to a gentle boil. Add dumplings, cook for 10 minutes or until cooked through. Remove each dumpling from water with a slotted spoon.
• Using medium high heat in a heavy skillet, add diced bacon. Cook until bacon is crisp. Remove bacon, and all but 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings from pan. Add onion to skillet, cook until onion is softened. Add mushrooms to pan and continue to cook for additional four minutes or until mushrooms are browned around edges and cooked through. Add cream to pan. Cook until cream is reduced and thickened, about 10 minutes. Salt to taste.
• To assemble place dumpling on plate, cover with sauce. Sprinkle with reserved bacon and diced chives. Great served as a side dish, or even as a main course!

POTATO AND SPINACH DUMPLINGS

Steps:

• Defrost and drain spinach.
• Peel and boil potatoes, drain and mash.
• Add spinach, lightly beaten egg whites and sifted flour to potato.
• Mix well and allow mixture to become cold.
• With floured hands take tablespoons of mixture and roll into balls.
• Drop a quarter of the balls into large pan of simmering water.
• When they rise to the top of the water simmer for 3 minutes.
• Remove from the water with a slotted spoon.
• Place on kitchen paper.
• Repeat with remaining spinach balls in batches.
• Serve with a vegetarian spaghetti sauce.