Swiss Dumpling Casserole Food

CHICKEN DUMPLING CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Layer 1 - In 9 x 13 casserole dish, melt 1/2 stick of butter. Spread shredded chicken over butter. Sprinkle black pepper and dried sage over this layer. Do not stir.
• Layer 2 - In small bowl, mix milk and Bisquick. Slowly pour all over chicken. Do not stir.
• Layer 3 - In medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups of chicken broth, chicken granules and soup. Once blended, slowly pour over the Bisquick layer. Do not Stir.
• Bake casserole for 30-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.

TINY GERMAN DUMPLINGS SPAETZLE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the flour with the eggs, salt, pepper, and warm water.
• Beat hard with a wooden spoon to form a thick, smooth batter.
• Continue beating for 5 minutes.
• This should be done rather energetically, by scraping the dough toward you with a regular rhythm, so as to incorporate as much air as possible.
• Let the dough rest, covered, for 15 minutes.
• Bring the salted water to a boil.
• If you are using a spaetzle mill, simply push the dough through it into the boiling salted water.
• If you do not have a mill, balance a colander (the largest you own) on the rim of the pot in which the water is boiling.
• Make sure that the water is at least 8 inches below the colander or the dough will simply congeal from the steam.
• Use a large wooden spoon to press the dough through the holes in the colander into the water.
• A third alternative is to add a little more flour to the dough (about 1/2 cup) to stiffen it.
• Remove the dough to a floured board and with a sharp knife slice it into strips about 1/4 inch wide and 1/2 inch long.
• Boil the spaetzle for 4 minutes.
• Drain in a large colander, and rinse briefly under cold running water.
• Drain.
• *Melt the butter in an ovenproof skillet.
• Saute the spaetzle for 3 to 4 minutes, then place the skillet in a 350°F.
• oven and bake for 10 minutes.
• Serves 6 to 8.
• NOTES AND VARIATIONS:*You can make the spaetzle ahead up to this point.
• Spread them out on a kitchen towel and cover them with a damp towel.
• They will keep for several hours.
• The Dumpling Cookbook.

SWISS STEAK AND DUMPLINGS BAKE

Steps:

• Dredge the cubed beef in flour.
• In a large skillet, brown the meat on both sides in oil.
• Transfer to a 2-1/2-quart greased baking dish.
• In the same skillet saute the onions and garlic until soft; transfer to baking dish.
• In the same skillet combine the soup, Parmesan cheese (if using), milk, water, salt and pepper, stirring occasionally; pour over the steak and onions in the baking dish; mix to combine.
• Cover, and bake at 350 degrees for 50-60 minutes, or until meat is tender, remove from oven, and leave in baking dish.
• FOR THE DUMPLINGS: increase the oven temperature to 425 degrees.
• Combine the breadcrumbs and 2 tbsp melted butter in a small bowl; set aside.
• In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, poultry seasoning and salt.
• Stir in the milk and the remaining butter JUST UNTIL MOISTENED.
• Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls into the crumb mixture; roll until coated.
• Place the dumplings over the steak.
• Return to oven and bake uncovered at 425 degrees for 20-25 minutes, or until the dumplings are lightly browned and a toothpick comes out clean.

CHICKEN & DUMPLING CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400.
• Melt butter in the microwave and pour into bottom of a 9x13 pan. Shred the chicken and spread it on top of the butter.
• Whisk together the milk and the flour, baking powder and salt. Slowly pour over the chicken. Don't stir.
• Whisk together chicken broth and cream of chicken soup. Pour soup over the flour and milk mixture. Don't stir.
• Bake uncovered for 35 to 45 minutes, or until dumplings are golden brown.