Dumpling Casserole
6 servings
75 minutes
Dumpling casserole is a resourceful and hearty dish of Russian cuisine that transforms ordinary dumplings into a delicious baked variation. The origins of this cooking method can be found in traditional home experiments where leftover dumplings were turned into a new hot dish. The casserole captivates with its tender texture: juicy dumplings soaked in an airy egg-mayonnaise sauce form a fragrant base, while the baked cheese gives the dish an appetizing crust. A light hint of caramelized onion adds depth to the flavor. This versatile dish is suitable for both family dinners and festive gatherings, and its simplicity in preparation makes it a favorite recipe for many homemakers.
1
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees. Peel, wash, and dice the onion. In a heavy-bottomed pan, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil, add the onion, and sauté for 1 minute while stirring constantly.
- Onion: 3 heads
- Vegetable oil: to taste
2
Take the dumplings out of the freezer and let them thaw at room temperature for 5 minutes, then place them on a floured surface for another 10 minutes.
- Frozen dumplings (pelmeni): 800 g
3
Grease a heat-resistant dish with vegetable oil. Lay one layer of dumplings in the dish, season with salt and pepper to taste. Evenly distribute the fried onions on top.
- Vegetable oil: to taste
- Frozen dumplings (pelmeni): 800 g
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Onion: 3 heads
4
In a large bowl, beat the eggs, add salt and pepper. Add mayonnaise and beat well again. Pour the egg-mayonnaise mixture over the dumplings. Grate cheese on a coarse grater and sprinkle over the dumplings.
- Chicken egg: 4 pieces
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Mayonnaise: 250 g
- Hard cheese: 100 g
5
Place the dish in a preheated oven. Bake for about 40 minutes.
6
Wash the green onions, dry them, and chop finely. Remove the finished casserole from the oven, sprinkle with green onions, and serve immediately.
- Spring onion: 1 bunch
