Bryndza Dumplings (Slovak Potato Dumplings with Cheese)

sheep cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: cow's cheese

Cow's cheese is more accessible and affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthy fats while margarine is often less expensive.

Peel and finely grate the potatoes.

Squeeze out excess water from the grated potatoes.

Mix the grated potatoes with flour, salt, and egg until the dough is thick but slightly sticky.

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

Use a dumpling scoop or ladle to drop small portions of the dough into the boiling water.

Stir occasionally and cook until the dumplings float to the surface, about 3 to 5 minutes.

Drain the dumplings and set aside.

In a frying pan, fry the diced bacon until crispy.

In a bowl, mix the brinza cheese with sour cream until smooth.

Toss the hot dumplings with the brinza cheese mixture until evenly coated.

Top with the crispy bacon and drippings.

Garnish with chives or parsley if desired.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens