Cheddar Tomato Dumplings

20 minutes Prep Time
27 minutes Cook Time
6 Servings

A savory, unexpected dish, this recipe features fluffy dumplings, a rich tomato-based sauce, fresh herbs and gooey cheese. Season to taste to make sure it’s flavored just the way you like it.

Ingredients

  • Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon green bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 cup flour

  • 1 can Red Gold® Canned Whole Peeled Tomatoes 28 oz

  • OR

  • 2 cans Red Gold® Canned Whole Peeled Tomatoes 14.5 oz

  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Dumplings
  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons shortening
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup milk

Instructions

Step one

In a large skillet, sauté onions and green bell pepper in oil until tender. Add 2 tablespoons flour; stir well. Gradually blend in whole peeled tomatoes, breaking up tomatoes with a spoon.

Step two

Add celery leaves, sugar, salt and pepper; bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes.

Step three

To make the dumplings, combine flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl; cut in shortening until crumbly. Add cheese. Stir in milk just until moistened.

Step four

Drop by tablespoons onto simmering tomato sauce. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in a dumpling comes out clean (do not lift the cover while simmering).

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