Austrian Bacon Dumplings aka. Tiroler Speck Knödel - I´m from Austria #2

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: smoked ham

Turkey bacon reduces fat content while maintaining flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water saves cost.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine is less expensive.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat offers more nutrients, while all-purpose is cheaper.

Cut dumpling bread into small cubes and place in a bowl.

Cook speck in a skillet until crispy, then add chopped onion and sauté until translucent.

Add the speck and onion mixture to the bread cubes and mix well.

In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and flour.

Pour the egg mixture over the bread mixture and combine thoroughly.

Let the mixture sit for about 15 minutes to absorb the liquid.

Form the mixture into dumplings, about the size of a golf ball.

Bring vegetable broth to a simmer in a large pot.

Carefully add the dumplings to the simmering broth and cook for 15-20 minutes until they float to the top.

Remove dumplings with a slotted spoon and let drain.

Serve warm, garnished with chopped parsley.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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