Best Easy German Cabbage and Dumplings for Family Dinner
A comforting and rustic traditional German dish featuring sweet caramelized cabbage and tender, buttery homemade dumplings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéed and Boiled
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 medium head green cabbage, shredded
2 large yellow onions, sliced
1/2 cup unsalted butter
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1/2 cup whole milk
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp caraway seeds
Instructions
1. Sauté onions in butter until golden.
2. Add cabbage, salt, pepper, and caraway; cook until tender and caramelized.
3. Whisk eggs, milk, and flour to form a sticky dough.
4. Drop small spoonfuls of dough into boiling salted water.
5. Boil until dumplings float, then drain.
6. Add dumplings to the cabbage skillet and sauté until lightly browned.
7. Serve hot with fresh herbs.
Notes
Use gluten-free flour for a GF version.
Add a splash of apple cider vinegar for brightness.
Great as a main or a side dish.