Authentic German Potato Dumplings (Kartoffelklöße)
Make traditional German Potato Dumplings, Kartoffelklöße, that are soft and fluffy inside with a slight crust. This easy recipe ensures you create a perfect, comforting side dish for your next meal.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Total Time: 45 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 lbs starchy potatoes (like Russet), cooked and cooled
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 cup fine dry breadcrumbs (for coating)
- 2 tablespoons butter (for coating)
Instructions
- Peel the cooled, cooked potatoes and press them through a potato ricer or mash them until completely smooth. You must avoid lumps.
- In a large bowl, combine the riced potatoes, flour, egg, salt, and nutmeg. Mix gently until just combined into a soft dough. Do not overmix.
- Lightly flour your hands. Divide the dough into pieces and roll them into uniform balls, about 1.5 to 2 inches in diameter.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a gentle simmer (do not boil rapidly). Carefully drop the dumplings into the simmering water.
- Cook the potato dumplings until they float to the surface, then continue cooking for an additional 5 to 7 minutes.
- While the dumplings cook, melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the breadcrumbs and toast until golden brown and slightly crispy.
- Remove the cooked dumplings from the water using a slotted spoon and gently toss them in the buttered breadcrumbs.
- Serve immediately as a side dish with gravy or roast meat.
Notes
- For the best texture, use potatoes cooked the day before and kept refrigerated.
- If you prefer a crispier exterior, you can lightly pan-fry the boiled dumplings in butter before serving.
- These dumplings are excellent served with rich gravy or beef roast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 dumplings
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 36
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 45