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Kopytka with Bacon, Mushrooms & Peas (Polish Potato Dumplings)

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Polish

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large russet potatoes
  • 1 egg
  • 1 ½ cup flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 4 slices thick cut bacon
  • 8 oz mushrooms
  • 1 cup peas
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 1 small white onion
  • fresh dill or parsley
  • 2 tablespoon farmer's cheese
  • salt + pepper

Method
 

  1. Boil potatoes until tender, mash smooth, and let cool slightly.
  2. Mix in egg and salt, then fold in flour until you have a soft, non-sticky dough.
  3. Divide into thirds, roll each into ropes, and cut into small diagonal dumplings.
  4. Boil in salted water until they float.
  5. Cook bacon in a skillet until crisp; remove.
  6. Sauté mushrooms and onion in the bacon fat until golden.
  7. Add peas to warm through, then butter to make a glossy sauce. 
  8. Fold in the dumplings, let them take on a little color, then add the bacon back in. Season and finish with farmer's cheese, fresh dill or parsley.