From DN Recipes by David Nagy · Food & Beverage

Cheddar Tomato Dumplings

Published 2026-06-09

Cheddar Tomato Dumplings

PREP: 20 minutes COOK: 27 minutes SERVINGS: 6

A savory, unexpected dish, this recipe features fluffy dumplings, a rich tomato-based sauce, fresh herbs and gooey cheese. Season to taste to make sure it’s flavored just the way you like it.

Ingredients

Sauce

2 tablespoons finely chopped onion

1 tablespoon finely chopped green bell pepper

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

2 tablespoons flour

1 (28 ounce) can Redpack® Whole Peeled Plum Tomatoes in Puree

1 tablespoon minced celery leaves

1 teaspoon sugar

Salt and black pepper to taste

Dumplings

1 cup flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons shortening

1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1/2 cup milk

Directions

Sauce - In a large skillet, sauté onions and green bell pepper in oil until tender. Add 2 tablespoons flour; stir well. Gradually blend in whole peeled tomatoes, breaking up tomatoes with a spoon.
Add celery leaves, sugar, salt and pepper; bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
Dumplings - combine flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl; cut in shortening until crumbly. Add cheese. Stir in milk just until moistened.
Drop by tablespoonfuls onto simmering tomato sauce. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in a dumpling comes out clean (do not lift the cover while simmering).

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