Pin this A creative twist on classic loaded baked potato soup, these dumplings feature a creamy potato filling studded with bacon, cheese, and chives, all wrapped in a tender dough (perfect as a budget-friendly, crowd-pleasing appetizer)
I first made these dumplings when hosting a game night with friends (everyone loved the accessible comfort flavors packed inside a crispy, flavorful wrapper)
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups (250 g) for the dough
- Warm water: 1/2 cup (120 ml) to help form the dough
- Large egg: 1 to enrich the dough
- Salt: 1/2 tsp for the dough, 1/2 tsp for the filling
- Russet potatoes: 2 large, peeled and diced
- Bacon: 4 slices, cooked and crumbled
- Cheddar cheese: 1/2 cup (60 g) shredded
- Sour cream: 1/4 cup (60 ml)
- Fresh chives: 2 tbsp chopped, plus extra for garnish
- Garlic powder: 1/2 tsp
- Black pepper: 1/4 tsp
- Extra sour cream, cheddar cheese, chives, bacon bits: Optional for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the dough:
- Mix flour and salt in a large bowl. Add the egg and warm water, stirring until a shaggy dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for 5 (7 minutes until smooth). Cover and let rest for 20 minutes.
- Make the filling:
- Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (about 12, 15 minutes). Drain well and mash until smooth. Stir in bacon, cheddar cheese, sour cream, chives, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Allow to cool.
- Assemble the dumplings:
- Roll rested dough to 1/8-inch (3 mm) thickness. Cut into 3-inch (7.5 cm) rounds. Place 1 tablespoon of potato filling in the center of each round. Moisten edges with water, fold over to form a half-moon, and pinch to seal.
- Cook the dumplings:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a gentle boil. Add dumplings in batches and cook for 4 (5 minutes, or until they float. Remove with a slotted spoon.
- Optional pan-fry:
- Heat a little oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry boiled dumplings 1 (2 minutes per side until golden.
- Serve:
- Arrange dumplings on a platter. Garnish with extra sour cream, cheddar cheese, chives, and bacon bits if desired.
Pin this These dumplings are always requested at family gatherings (kids especially love the creamy potato center and crispy edges)
Required Tools
Medium saucepan, large mixing bowl, rolling pin, 3-inch round cutter, slotted spoon, frying pan (optional)
Allergen Information
Recipe contains gluten, egg, milk, dairy (cheese, sour cream), and pork (bacon) (check labels closely if serving someone with allergies)
Nutritional Information
Each serving provides about 225 calories, 8 g fat, 31 g carbohydrates, and 7 g protein
Pin this Serve these soup dumplings warm for best texture (they pair deliciously with a crisp salad or a light dipping sauce)