Baked Cheesy Dumpling Casserole
This Baked Cheesy Dumpling Casserole features tender dumplings baked in a rich, creamy cheese sauce—perfect for a comforting family dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (optional)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix milk and egg, then combine with dry ingredients until just blended to form dumpling batter.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add whole milk and heavy cream, warming gently; stir in cheddar and Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth to create cheese sauce.
- Optional: Stir cooked chicken and parsley into the cheese sauce; season with black pepper and paprika.
- Pour half of the cheese sauce into the casserole dish.
- Drop spoonfuls of dumpling batter evenly over the sauce layer.
- Pour the remaining cheese sauce over the dumplings.
- Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes, or until dumplings are cooked through and top is golden and bubbly.
- Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, sprinkle additional grated Parmesan and fresh herbs on top before baking, and serve with a side of steamed vegetables or a crisp green salad.