Dumpling casserole
4 servings
60 minutes
Dumpling casserole is an unusual and cozy dish that combines the traditional flavors of familiar dumplings with a creamy cheese texture and a rich vegetable base. Although the name may evoke associations with Russian cuisine, this recipe has absorbed elements of Italian gastronomy through the addition of tomatoes, cheese, and aromatic baking. Sweet-spicy Korean-style carrots add zest, while gherkins provide a fresh tang. Baked under a golden crust, the dumplings become soft as they soak up the rich tomato-cheese sauce, turning into a harmonious and appetizing dinner. It's a great solution for family gatherings or cozy evenings when you crave something delicious yet simple to prepare.
1
Chop cucumbers, onions, and carrots finely, and sauté everything in a small amount of oil in a pan until golden brown.
- Cornichons (gherkins): 100 g
- Onion: 0.5 head
- Korean-style carrot salad: 100 g
2
Slice the cheese.
- Cheese: 100 g
3
Pour the dumplings into a baking dish and mix with cheese and sautéed vegetables.
- Frozen dumplings (pelmeni): 500 g
- Cheese: 100 g
- Korean-style carrot salad: 100 g
4
Add tomatoes (you can use tomato paste, but then you need to add 0.5 cup of water).
- Tomatoes in their own juice: 1 jar
- Processed cheese: 100 g
- Tomatoes in their own juice: 1 jar
5
How to mix, season with pepper, and send to bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees.
6
After 25 minutes, take it out, mix well, sprinkle with hard cheese, and return to the oven for another 10 minutes (I increase the temperature to 200 degrees and turn on the grill).
- Cheese: 100 g