Most everyone knows chicken and dumplings, but there are many other types of dumplings just waiting to be dunked, dipped and devoured! Our favorites range from Asian-inspired appetizers to satisfyingly sweet desserts.
Dumplings 25 Ways: Our Best-Ever Dumpling Recipes
Updated on Sep. 27, 2024
Slow-Cooker Chicken & Dumplings
Here’s a homey dish that people just can’t wait to dive into! Yes, you can have slow cooker chicken and dumplings. The homemade classic takes a bit of work but is certainly worth it. —Daniel Anderson, Kenosha, Wisconsin
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Meatball Chili with Dumplings
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My family enjoys this delicious recipe—it's like a spicy meatball stew with dumplings!—Sarah Yoder, Middlebury, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 475 calories, 16g fat (6g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 1523mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 7g fiber), 26g protein.
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Spaetzle Dumplings
Total Time
15 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These tender homemade spaetzle noodles take only minutes to make and are a natural accompaniment to chicken. You can serve them with chicken gravy or simply butter them and sprinkle with parsley. —Pamela Eaton, Monclova, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 223 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 130mg cholesterol, 856mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 9g protein.
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Korean Wontons
Total Time
30 min
Servings
3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Korean wontons (called mandoo) are not hot and spicy like many of the traditional Korean dishes. Filled with inexpensive vegetables and beef, the fried dumplings are very easy to prepare and so tasty!. —Christy Lee, Horsham, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 wonton: 47 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 86mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
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Blackberry Dumplings
Total Time
40 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
As long as I can remember, my mother has been making blackberry dumplings. They finish cooking while you eat—and they really do make you hurry through Sunday dinner! It can be an everyday dessert, too, though. Try it with roast chicken, beef or ham. Sometimes I'll make it in winter just to have a taste of summer. —Liecha Collins, Oneonta, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 240 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 332mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 4g fiber), 4g protein.
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Chicken and Dumplings
Total Time
1 hour 35 min
Servings
8 servings (3 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
Homemade chicken and dumplings from scratch hearken back to my childhood and chilly days when we devoured those cute little balls of dough swimming in hot, rich broth. It's one of those types of soup you'll want to eat again and again. —Erika Monroe-Williams, Scottsdale, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 470 calories, 24g fat (8g saturated fat), 104mg cholesterol, 892mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 32g protein.
RELATED: Dolly Parton’s Hearty Chicken and Dumplings is also a must try recipe.
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Potato Dumplings
Total Time
50 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Potato dumplings (called Kartoffel Kloesse in Germany) are a delightful addition to any German feast. The browned butter sauce is delectable.—Arline Hofland, Deer Lodge, Montana
Nutrition Facts:
2 dumplings with 2 tablespoons sauce: 367 calories, 14g fat (8g saturated fat), 100mg cholesterol, 514mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 5g fiber), 9g protein.
8/24
Steak Strips with Dumplings
Total Time
5 hours 25 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Take in a parade on the Fourth or spend a day by the lake and come home to this slow-cooked specialty all ready to eat! The recipe’s from John Smalldridge of Princeton, Idaho.
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup beef mixture with 3 dumplings: 506 calories, 17g fat (4g saturated fat), 168mg cholesterol, 1372mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 49g protein.
9/24
Baked Pot Stickers with Dipping Sauce
Total Time
45 min
Servings
4 dozen (3/4 cup sauce)
From the Recipe Creator:
Twisting these wonton wrappers like little candies makes them fuss-free, and the dipping sauce is packed with sweet heat. —Taylor Marsh, Algona, Iowa
Nutrition Facts:
1 pot sticker with 3/4 teaspoon sauce: 52 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 101mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch.
10/24
Apple Dumpling Roll-Ups
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
A family friend gave me a simple way to make apple dumplings without lots of steps. I love the sticky cinnamon topping. —Jenny Leighty, West Salem, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 339 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 413mg sodium, 71g carbohydrate (44g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.
11/24
Turkey Dumpling Soup
Total Time
40 min
Servings
16 servings (4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
Simmering up a big pot of this soup is one of my favorite holiday traditions. This is a variation on a recipe my mom made while I was growing up. My husband and children can't get enough of the tender dumplings. —Debbie Wolf, Mission Viejo, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 185 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 724mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 14g protein.
12/24
Ginger-Pork Wontons
Total Time
40 min
Servings
about 3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
A flavorful, juicy pork filling is jazzed up with a delicious touch of ginger and enveloped in crispy wrappers. These surprisingly simple appetizers are the ultimate finger food and are perfect for parties. —Sandra Parton, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Nutrition Facts:
1 wonton: 70 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 104mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.
13/24
Amaretto Cherries with Dumplings
Total Time
8 hours
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
You can't beat the combination of almond flavor with cherries. These light and fluffy dumplings are heavenly. Topped with the sauce and ice cream, it makes for a scrumptious dessert. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 369 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 242mg sodium, 71g carbohydrate (48g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.
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Sesame-Beef Pot Stickers
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I enjoy having these potstickers as a late-night snack. They also work well as a quick appetizer for family parties. —Carolyn Turner, Reno, Nevada
Nutrition Facts:
1 pot sticker: 50 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 164mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.
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Caramel Dumplings
Total Time
40 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My family just loves these tender dumplings in the sweet, rich sauce. I love them because they turn out wonderful every time I make them, which is a lot! —Faye Johnson, Connersville, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup: 336 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 329mg sodium, 68g carbohydrate (53g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Corn Chowder with Dumplings
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This is a spiced-up version of my favorite corn chowder. The first time I added dumplings, my husband declared them awesome! —Shannon Kohn, Simpsonville, South Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 577 calories, 29g fat (16g saturated fat), 93mg cholesterol, 1424mg sodium, 71g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 7g fiber), 14g protein.
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Butternut-Gouda Pot Stickers
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
about 4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My family can't get enough butternut squash. I had some left over, so I used pot sticker wrappers and chopped veggies to create these fun little appetizers. —Carla Mendres, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Nutrition Facts:
1 pot sticker: 55 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 84mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
19/24
Skillet Chocolate Dumplings
Total Time
40 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Why bake when you can make an entire dessert on the stovetop? These dumplings are often requested by my family for special events like birthdays.—Becky Magee, Chandler, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 294 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 43mg cholesterol, 527mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (33g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
20/24
Turkey Stew with Dumplings
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband and I love dumplings, and this mild-tasting, homey dish has flavorful ones floating on a tasty turkey and vegetable stew. It hits the spot on chilly fall and winter days. —Rita Taylor, St. Cloud, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 255 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 995mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 15g protein.
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Healthy Steamed Dumplings
Total Time
55 min
Servings
50 dumplings
From the Recipe Creator:
My family loves Chinese food, but it’s hard to find healthy choices in restaurants or at the grocery store. So instead, I make these healthy dumplings into a great family activity. With many hands helping out, filling the dumplings goes by fast. When we are done, we have lots of dumplings to put in the freezer for months to come. —Melody Crain, Houston, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 dumpling (calculated without chili sauce): 44 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 79mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.
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Apple Dumplings with Crescent Rolls
Total Time
50 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I received this recipe for baked apple dumplings with Mountain Dew from a friend of mine, then tweaked it to suit my family's tastes. The soda is definitely the secret ingredient in this rich apple dessert. —Chris Shields, Monrovia, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
2 dumplings: 414 calories, 20g fat (9g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 510mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (35g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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Cherry-Peach Dumplings
Total Time
35 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
You can make this fruity dessert on your stovetop, but to really impress your guests, simmer it in an electric skillet right at the dinner table. There’s no more convenient way to enjoy the fruits of the season. —Patricia Frerk, Syracuse, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 286 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 349mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.
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Chicken Pot Stickers
Total Time
55 min
Servings
4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Chicken and mushrooms make up the filling in these pot stickers, a traditional Chinese dumpling. Greasing the steamer rack makes it easier to remove them once they’re steamed. —Jacquelynne Stine, Las Vegas, Nevada
(Dumplings are also considered to be a lucky Chinese New Year food.)
Nutrition Facts:
1 pot sticker with 1 tsp. sauce: 39 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 254mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.
