Austrian Bacon Dumplings: original recipe

bacon

🥗Healthier: smoked turkey

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Smoked turkey reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

bread rolls

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: stale bread

Whole grain adds fiber and nutrients.

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil offers healthier fats.

Cut bread rolls into small cubes and let them dry overnight.

Cook bacon in a skillet until crispy, then chop finely.

Sauté chopped onion in the bacon fat until translucent.

Combine bread cubes, bacon, onion, and parsley in a large bowl.

Add eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and nutmeg to the mixture and mix well.

Gradually add flour until a dough forms that is not sticky.

Shape the dough into balls about the size of a golf ball.

Bring a pot of broth to a gentle simmer.

Carefully drop dumplings into the simmering broth and cook for 15-20 minutes until they float to the surface.

Remove dumplings with a slotted spoon and drain excess liquid.

Serve warm, garnished with chives and additional parsley.

Cooking Techniques

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