German Cabbage and Dumplings is a cherished, rustic dish that delivers old-world comfort with simple ingredients and hearty textures. Tender cabbage is sautéed in butter with onion and seasoning, then gently folded together with soft, peppery dumplings. Passed down from generations—this dish is warm, filling, and soul-soothing.
🧾 Ingredients
For the Dumplings:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp dried thyme or parsley
- ¾ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp baking powder (optional, for fluffier dumplings)
- ¼ tsp baking soda (optional)
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1–3 Tbsp milk, if needed
For the Cabbage:
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter, divided
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 medium head cabbage, chopped
- ¼ cup vegetable or chicken stock
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
