Polish Potato Dumplings (Kopytka) made with mashed potatoes, flour and egg. These dumplings are perfect served with garlic, onion, mushrooms and bacon!
Leftover mashed potatoes can also be used to make delicious cakes or casserole with bacon and cheese.
Kopytka are Polish potato dumplings, popular in the southern part of Poland. They are made with mashed potatoes, egg and flour. They are cooked in salted water and can be served right away or sauteed in pan for a crispy exterior. Add sauteed garlic, onion, mushrooms and bacon for more texture and flavor.
POLISH POTATO DUMPLINGS
These Polish Potato Dumplings are super easy and perfect as a side dish or as dinner. Next time you have leftover mashed potatoes, save them and make these dumplings! You will love them! This is a perfect recipe for using leftover mashed potatoes, like my Leftover Mashed Potato Cheddar Ranch Cakes.
HOW TO MAKE POLISH POTATO DUMPLINGS KOPYTKA?
- Start with mashed potatoes. They should be cold, so this is a great way to use up leftover potatoes.
- Add egg and flour and mix until the dough comes together. Place dough onto a floured surface and divide into two parts. Roll one part of the dough into a long log and slice into 1.5 to 2" dumplings.
- In a large saucepan or pot, boil water and add 1 teaspoon of salt. Add 5 to 8 dumplings at a time to the boiling water and cook until they start to float at the top. Remove and place on plate. Repeat with remaining dumplings.
- You can serve the dumplings right away as a side dish or follow the suggestion below.
Traditionally, the Polish potato dumplings are cut at an angle. See my photo below for visual help.
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HOW TO SERVE POLISH POTATO DUMPLINGS?
In a skillet, heat up olive oil and butter. Add cooked dumplings and cook until golden brown. Remove from skillet. Add minced garlic, onion and bacon to the same pan. Saute for 4 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook until fragrant and bacon is crispy. Toss with dumplings and serve.
CAN THESE DUMPLINGS BE MADE AHEAD OF TIME?
Yes, these potato dumplings can be made up to 2 days in advance. They reheat well in pan or microwave. You can also make the dough, cut into dumplings and freeze on a baking sheet. Then transfer into a ziploc bag and freeze for up to 3 months.
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POLISH POTATO DUMPLINGS (KOPYTKA) RECIPE :
Polish Potato Dumplings (Kopytka) Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups mashed potatoes cold
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup all-purpose flour see note
Instructions
- Place mashed potatoes in a mixing bowl. They should be cold, so this is a great way to use up leftover potatoes.
- Add egg and flour and mix until the dough comes together. Place dough onto a floured surface and divide into two parts. Roll one part of the dough into a long log and slice into 1.5 to 2" dumplings.
- In a large saucepan or pot, boil water and add 1 teaspoon of salt. Add 5 to 8 dumplings at a time to the boiling water and cook until they start to float at the top. Remove and place on a plate. Repeat with remaining dumplings.
- You can serve the dumplings right away as a side dish or follow the suggestion below.
- In a skillet, heat up 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter. Add cooked dumplings and cook until golden brown. Remove onto a plate. Add 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 small yellow onion (chopped), 4 slices of bacon (chopped) and 4 white mushrooms (washed, sliced). Saute until fragrant and the bacon is crispy. Toss with dumplings and serve.
Jan says
Recipe was easy to follow. I froze mine for later use.
When it's time...do you thaw the dumplings before putting in boiling water?
Jan says
Made recipe; easy to follow. I froze mine for later use.
One question. Do you thaw before placing in boiling water?
Regards,
Jan
Anna says
Hi Jan! I do thaw them before cooking. Simply place on a parchment paper-lined sheet (to prevent sticking) and thaw at room temperature, while the water comes to boiling. I hope this helps!
sunsprout says
This was great! Straightforward and easy recipe - they were fantastic, even though I messed up a few steps (not the fault of the recipe!). I didn't mash the potatoes well enough (because I forgot to mash them before I cooled them and they were difficult to mash cold), so my kopytka were a bit lumpy and I forgot to boil them, so I had to pan fry them for about 10 minutes. Even with these mistakes, they were so delicious.
Jess says
what herbs would be best for the dumplings?
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Hi Jess! I love dill, thyme or just parsley. You can also add garlic powder, onion powder and paprika. I hope this helps!
Krista says
These sure look tasty! I have to try them soon!
Katerina says
mmm..this looks so comforting and delicious!!
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Thanks, Katerina!
Catalina says
Looks so comforting and delicious! The perfect side dish!
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Thanks, Catalina!
Alyss says
This looks so comforting and delicious! A must make for dinner!
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Thanks, Alyssa!
Chrissie Baker says
This dish is very popular in Ukraine. It is really very tasty. I love this recipe!
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Yes! It's popular in that part of Europe.
Steph says
These look absolutely amazing! Can't wait to make them!
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
I hope you love them!
Ni says
My husband’s Polish grandma used to make these a lot. But after boiling in the water she would sauté them with butter and onions until just a bit browned. They are delicious that way. I make them when I have leftover mashed potatoes.
Chris says
My parents are Ukraine Mom would make them and add the butter and lightly with bread crumbs. She called the snakes I guess the American word for the kids.
Anna says
Great! Thank you for sharing, Chris!
Sabrina says
I am totally craving these now! Love that you added bacon to them too.
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
It's the best addition! 😀 Thanks, Sabrina!
Jocelyn says
These sound absolutely amazing! I love how crispy they look and of course bacon on top is a must!!!
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
Thank you, Jocelyn!
Elizabeth says
These look delicious. My Mom used to make them and served them with a stew or a mock stroganoff. Fantastic!
Do you have any substitute ideas for the flour? I have several family members that are gluten intolerant. Thanks 🙏
Kourtney says
Wow. I am late on this, but you can probably try tapioca flour.
Natasha says
I grew up eating these. SO so good! I love all the toppings too - makes my mouth water!
Allyson Zea says
OMG I cannot believe I have never tried these! Making this weekend for sure!!!
Tara says
So good, totally making a freezer full next time we have leftover mashed potatoes!
Julie Blanner says
This looks so good! Thanks for sharing!