Kaspressknödel (Tyrolean Cheese Dumplings in Broth)
Flat, golden pan fried cheese and bread dumplings served in hot beef broth, an Alpine favourite.
- Time55 min
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £1.55 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 568kcal
- 45.2gcarbs
- 9gof which sugars
- 32.1gfat
- 14.6gsaturates
- 25.3gprotein
- 3.1gfibre
- 6.9gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Put the bread in a large bowl, pour over the warm milk and leave to soak for 15 minutes.
15 min - 2
Fry the onion in the butter over a gentle heat for 5 minutes until soft, then cool a little.
5 min - 3
Add the onion, cheese, eggs, flour, chives, parsley, nutmeg and salt to the bread. Mix with your hands until it holds together when squeezed. If it is too wet add a spoonful more flour, if too dry a splash of milk.
- 4
With wet hands shape into 8 balls, then press each into a flat patty about 2 cm thick. Chill for 10 minutes.
10 min - 5
Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Fry the patties in batches for 3 to 4 minutes each side until deep golden and crisp, drain on kitchen paper.
8 min - 6
Meanwhile heat the stock until steaming. Serve two dumplings per bowl with hot stock poured around them, or serve them on a green salad instead.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
