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bonnie's corn dumplings

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
BonniE !
Cottonwood, CA

Want a real treat to wake up your stews and soups? Try these delicious corn dumplings! Enjoy!

(2 ratings)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For bonnie's corn dumplings

  • 1/2
    cup cornmeal
  • 1/2
    cup all purpose flour
  • 1
    egg, beaten
  • 7 ounces
    canned whole corn, drained, i prefer mexicorn
  • 1
    cup of water
  • 1
    teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2
    teaspoon salt
  • coarse ground black pepper

How To Make bonnie's corn dumplings

  • 1
    In a saucepan, combine 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 cup of water. Whisk until smooth. Bring to a boil, cook and stir until thickened. Remove from heat.
  • 2
    Stir in one beaten egg. Stir in 1/2 cup all-purpose flour with one teaspoon baking powder, and a shake or two of black coarse ground pepper. Beat well. You want a sturdy dough, but not too stiff, add a splash of water if it won't let you mix it easily.
  • 3
    Fold in the drained corn, mix well.
  • 4
    Drop by rounded tablespoons onto the boiling soup, don't let soup stop boiling. Lower the heat to simmer, cover with a tight lid, cook 12 to 15 minutes until done. No peeking!
  • 5
    Cook's Tip: You can add different spices to these dumplings to compliment whatever dish you are cooking. Some suggestions are sage, dill, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, etc. Enjoy!
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