Cheese Dumplings with Bacon and Sauerkraut

Ingredients

• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 large egg
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 4 slices bacon
• 2 cups sauerkraut
• 1 medium onion
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   In a bowl, mix 1 cup ricotta, 1 egg, 1/2 cup flour, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper until just combined. The dough will be soft and slightly sticky.

2. 2

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a gentle boil. Using wet hands, shape the dough into 8 small dumplings and drop them into the water.

3. 3

   Simmer the dumplings for about 10 minutes, until they float to the surface and feel firm to the touch. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.

4. 4

   While the dumplings cook, chop 4 bacon slices and 1 onion. Cook them in a large skillet over medium heat until the bacon is crispy and the onion is golden, about 8 minutes.

5. 5

   Add 2 cups sauerkraut to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through and fragrant.

6. 6

   Add the cooked dumplings to the skillet and toss gently with the bacon and sauerkraut for 2-3 minutes, until the dumplings are lightly browned and coated.

7. 7

   Serve warm, with extra sauerkraut on the side if desired.

Tools you’ll need

• Large pot
• Large skillet
• Slotted spoon
• Mixing bowl

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