12 Dumpling Dinners That Make Every Bite Worth the Hype
Few foods spark as much joy as dumplings. From tender wrappers hugging juicy fillings to crispy-bottomed bites that crunch with flavor, dumplings are the ultimate comfort food with global appeal. In this roundup, we’ve gathered 12 irresistible dumpling dinners that prove why they deserve all the hype—and then some. Get ready for dishes that are cozy, crave-worthy, and perfect for any night of the week.
Hungarian Nokedli Dumplings
Hungarian nokedli dumplings are a classic simple noodle-style side dish similar to pasta that are delicious, quick, easy & cheap to make. Four base ingredients form the dumplings, egg, flour, salt and water, they take 15 minutes to cook and are superb tossed with butter and herbs and then served alongside paprikash!
Old Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings
Old Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings is one of those family recipes that everyone thinks of when wanting and craving comfort food. In about an hour, your Dutch oven will serve up a hearty meal of homemade dumplings and shredded chicken in deliciously rich broth.
Chicken and Dumpling Soup
Chicken and Dumpling Soup is the ultimate comfort food to make on a cold night. I’ve also included the best tips to make this family favorite, simple recipe even quicker. This southern chicken dish is sure to be a comforting meal for the whole family.
Ham Hocks and Dumplings
A rich and flavorful ham soup topped with airy dumplings. You will love this unique recipe for Ham Hocks and Dumplings.
Dutch Oven Chicken and Dumplings
Homemade chicken and dumplings soup is the south’s ultimate comfort food. This easy recipe is completely from-scratch, including the herbaceous drop dumplings and creamy soup, and it’s made in under an hour.
Beef Mince Stew and Dumplings
Beef mince stew and dumplings, the best of British comfort food, it’s delicious, relatively cheap, hearty and the perfect winter dinner.
Crockpot Creamy Chicken and Dumpling Soup
My creamy chicken and dumpling soup is a creamy comfort meal with fluffy homemade dumplings and the most flavorful, creamy chicken soup. It’s a must have for easy, cozy weeknight dinners!
Beef Stew and Dumplings in an Ale Gravy
Beef stew and suet dumplings, a British institution, slowly cooked chunks of meat simmered in a beer-based gravy with root vegetables.
Chicken Noodle Soup with Egg Noodles and Dumplings
Homemade Chicken Dumpling Soup is a labor of love but this version has been carefully tested over many years to be the best version on the internet. Made with real egg noodles, lots of nourishing veggies, fluffy dumplings, and tender chicken in a hearty broth, this is a five star recipe guaranteed to satisfy your hungry eaters!
Tomato Dumpling Soup
This cozy tomato dumpling soup is filled with dumplings made of ricotta and Parmesan cheese and flavored with fresh basil.
Venison Stew with Dumplings
Venison stew in a rich port and red wine sauce, loaded with swede and carrot to highlight the sweet tones and finished with suet dumplings.
Slow Cooker Turkey and Dumplings
Don’t let that post-holiday turkey go to waste; instead, transform it into a hearty and soul-satisfying Slow Cooker Turkey and Dumplings. This simple yet flavorful soup boasts the convenience of a crockpot, allowing you to set it and forget it. At the same time, the slow-cooking process infuses every ingredient with rich, savory goodness.
