German Cabbage and Dumplings
A comforting dish combining tender cabbage, crispy bacon, and soft dumplings, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 small head chopped cabbage
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 lb bacon, chopped Make sure it's crispy for added flavor.
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cups water
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
Cooking
- In a large pot, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add diced onion and sauté until translucent.
- Add chopped cabbage and cook until tender.
- Meanwhile, in a bowl, mix together flour, eggs, salt, and sour cream to form a dough.
- Bring water to a boil in another pot. Drop spoonfuls of dumpling dough into the boiling water. Cook until they float to the top, about 5 minutes.
- Remove dumplings and combine with the cabbage mixture, adding the bacon back in.
- Season with black pepper to taste. Serve warm.
Notes
Serve warm, right after cooking. Pairs well with a side of crusty bread or topped with a dollop of sour cream for extra flavor. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 3 days. Reheat on low heat or in the microwave.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g
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