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Potato Noodles & Potato Dumplings

A quick and delightful dish combining potato noodles and dumplings, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Comfort Food, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Culinary Delight
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Potato Noodles
  • 2 cups mashed potatoes Leftovers work great!
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 piece egg
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch nutmeg Enhances the flavor!
For the Potato Dumplings
  • 2 cups cubed, cooked potatoes
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 piece egg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Mash your leftover potatoes until they’re smooth and creamy. If using fresh, boil until fork-tender and then mash.
  2. In a big bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, all-purpose flour, egg, salt, and nutmeg. Mix until it holds together.
  3. Sprinkle flour on the counter, grab a portion of the dough, and roll it into a long snake-like shape. Cut into pieces or create 'fettuccine' ribbons.
Cooking the Noodles
  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Toss in the potato noodles and cook for about 2-3 minutes until they float.
  2. Scoop out with a slotted spoon and set aside.
Prepare the Dumplings
  1. Crumble the cooked potatoes into a bowl. Add flour, egg, salt, and garlic powder. Mix until a soft dough forms.
  2. Roll the mixture into small balls about the size of a golf ball.
  3. In the same boiling water, gently add dumplings and cook for about 5-7 minutes until they float.
Serving
  1. Serve your potato noodles and dumplings with your favorite sauce, cheese, or olive oil. Top with fresh herbs if desired.

Notes

You can experiment with flavors by adding your favorite herbs or spices. Pair with marinara, pesto, or sautéed garlic in butter.