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Roasted cheese dumplings with sauerkraut

Kaspressknödel are savory dumplings made from bread, cheese and herbs and fried in butter until golden brown. Combined with fresh sauerkraut, the result is an aromatic, hearty dish that impresses with its roasted aromas and the contrast with the freshness of the sauerkraut. A classic for lovers of Alpine cuisine and the perfect pairing for wine
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main course, Snack
Cuisine Alpine cuisine, Austrian, South Tyrol
Servings 2 Servings
Calories 520 kcal

Cooking utensils

  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 Pan
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Knife
  • 1 Cooking spoon
  • 1 Kitchen grater

Ingredients
  

For the cheese dumplings

  • 120 g stale white bread
  • 120 g spicy mountain cheese or Emmental
  • 100 ml Milk
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 Tbsp chives
  • 1 tablespoon parsley
  • 1 Shallot
  • Salt Pepper, nutmeg
  • Butter for frying

For the sauerkraut

  • 200 g Sauerkraut
  • 1 Small onion
  • 1 teaspoon clarified butter
  • Caraway seeds Bay leaf
  • Salt Sugar to taste

Preparation
 

Prepare the cheese dumplings

  • Cut the bread into small cubes.
  • Coarsely grate the cheese and mix with the bread.
  • Heat the milk, stir in the egg and pour over the mixture.
  • Finely chop the shallot, sauté in butter until translucent, add the herbs.
  • Mix with the bread mixture, season and leave to stand for 10 minutes.
  • Shape the mixture into small, flat dumplings.

Fry dumplings

  • Heat the butter in a pan and fry the dumplings on both sides until golden brown.
  • Preparing sauerkraut
  • Finely chop the onion and sauté in clarified butter.
  • Add the sauerkraut, season with spices, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.

Serve

  • Arrange the cheese dumplings with sauerkraut on plates and sprinkle with fresh herbs.

Recommended side dishes

  • Lukewarm farmer's bread
  • Lamb's lettuce
  • Cranberry compote

Nutritional values per portion

Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 23gFat: 25g
Keyword Alpine cuisine, Bread, Cheese, Cheese dumplings, Roasted notes, Sauerkraut, Wine with food
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