Description
These lazy cheese dumplings are a quick and easy way to enjoy a comforting dish filled with cheesy goodness. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a cozy weekend meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- to taste black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- optional, for garnish fresh herbs (like chives or parsley)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, flour, egg, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Drop spoonfuls of the cheese mixture into the boiling water. Do not overcrowd the pot; work in batches if necessary.
- Cook the dumplings for about 3-5 minutes, or until they float to the surface and are cooked through.
- Remove the dumplings with a slotted spoon and let them drain briefly.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add the dumplings and sauté for a few minutes until they are lightly browned.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to add spices or herbs to the dough for extra flavor.
- These dumplings can be served with a sauce of your choice, like marinara or a creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Main Dish
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 8
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