German Potato Dumplings (Kartoffelknödel): Your New Winter Comfort Food

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: potato starch

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil offers healthier fats.

Peel and boil the potatoes until tender, about 20 minutes.

Drain the potatoes and let cool slightly before mashing.

Combine the mashed potatoes with potato starch, egg yolks, softened butter, salt, nutmeg, and white pepper in a large bowl.

Knead the mixture until smooth and well combined, about 3-5 minutes.

Divide the dough into equal portions and shape into balls.

Make a small indentation in each ball and fill with roasted breadcrumbs.

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

Drop the dumplings into boiling water and cook until they float, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove the dumplings with a slotted spoon and drain.

In a skillet, melt the Garlic Thyme Butter and toss the dumplings gently until golden.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

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