Kärntner Kasnudeln

Rating

Get Recipe Ingredients

Earns commissions on purchases

Calories: Approx. 250 per serving

Macros: 25g protein, 10g fat, 35g carbohydrates per serving

Cooking time: 2 hours

Recipe ingredients:

instacart: cxHO4xAIPTE

Categories: dumplings, Austrian cuisine, comfort food, homemade, traditional recipes, European delights, main courses, cheese dishes, meat dishes

About

Delightful cheese dumplings from Carinthia, Austria, with variations of traditional cheese and herb filling or a non-traditional meat and mushroom filling.

Top Recipe

Kärntner Kasnudeln (Carithian Cheese Dumplings)

recipes.curator19 days ago4 min read

Kärntner Kasnudeln, hailing from the picturesque region of Carinthia in Austria, are delightful cheese dumplings traditionally served as a hearty main course. This recipe offers two filling variations: a classic cheese and herb filling, embodying authentic Austrian flavors, and a non-traditional, yet flavorful, meat and mushroom variation inspired by Mark's choice. Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure that brings Austrian comfort food to your dining table.

Ingredients

For the Kasnudel Dough:
🧂 1 kg Universal Flour (Farina UNIVERSAL, Pizzamehl Type 480 glatt, Natur pur BIO-Weizen Mehl glatt for dusting)
💧 500 ml Warm Water (Braun measuring cup)
🥚 1 Egg
🧂 Salt, to taste (Meer salz brand)

For the Traditional Kasnudel Filling:
🥖 300 g Bread Cubes toasted in butter
🧀 500 g Quark (Hofer Bröseltopfen brand)
🥛 100 ml Milk (Natur pur Bio-Bergbauern Vollmilch)
🌿 1 Tablespoon Finely Chopped Parsley
🌿 1 Tablespoon Finely Chopped Brown Mint
🧅 2 Tablespoons Finely Chopped Leek
🧂 Salt, to taste (Meer salz brand)
🌶️ Pepper, to taste (Fein und Würzig brand)

For Mark's Choice (Non-Traditional) Kasnudel Filling:
🥩 200 g Pork/Beef Mince
🥖 100 g Bread Cubes toasted in butter
🧀 125 g Quark (Hofer Bröseltopfen brand)
🥛 100 ml Milk (Natur pur Bio-Bergbauern Vollmilch)
🍄 2 Mushrooms, finely chopped
🧄 2 Cloves of Garlic, finely chopped
🌿 1 Tablespoon Finely Chopped Thyme
🌿 1 Tablespoon Finely Chopped Lemon Thyme
🌿 1 Tablespoon Finely Chopped Chives
🧅 2 Tablespoons Finely Chopped Leek
🧂 Salt, to taste (Meer salz brand)
🌶️ Pepper, to taste (Fein und Würzig brand)

Instructions

1- Prepare the Kasnudel Dough:

On a clean work surface, pour the universal flour into a mound, creating a well in the center.
Add a pinch of salt and crack an egg into the well.
Gradually mix the flour into the egg using a fork, incorporating warm water slowly until a shaggy dough forms.

2- Knead the Dough:

Knead the dough by hand for 10-15 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Lightly oil a glass bowl, place the dough in it, cover with cling wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

3- Prepare Mark's Choice Filling:

In a frying pan, brown the pork/beef mince over medium heat, ensuring it caramelizes slightly.
Add garlic and mushrooms, cooking until softened.
Stir in chopped leek, thyme, lemon thyme, and chives. Season with salt and pepper.

4- Combine and Cool the Filling:

Set meat mixture aside to cool. Toast bread cubes in melted butter in a separate saucepan, adding milk to soak.
Combine the soaked bread, quark, and meat mixture, adjusting seasonings to taste.

5- Prepare the Traditional Filling:

Toast bread cubes in melted butter and let soak in milk for 5-10 minutes.
Mix in quark, parsley, brown mint, and leek, seasoning with salt and pepper.

6- Shape and Fill Dumplings:

After resting, roll out dough on a floured surface until thin.
Cut and lay the dough over filling sections, sealing edges well.
Cut out half-moon shapes and crimp edges with fingers for a traditional look.

7- Cook the Kasnudeln:

In a large pot, simmer salted water gently, adding the dumplings in batches.
Cook for 4-5 minutes until dumplings float and are tender.
Remove with a slotted spoon and arrange on a serving dish.

8- Prepare Butter Sauce and Serve:

In a small saucepan, melt butter, adding chopped sage, cooking until nutty brown.
Drizzle over the dumplings for serving. Optionally, keep warm in a low oven until ready to serve.

Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 2 hours
Servings: Makes approximately 20-30 dumplings

Equipment: