Trader Joes Dumpling Bake (Printable)

A cozy casserole with frozen dumplings, creamy sauce, and melted cheese baked golden and bubbly.

# What Goes In:

→ Dumplings

01 - 1 (16 oz) bag frozen dumplings (chicken, pork, or vegetable variety)

→ Creamy Sauce

02 - 1 cup heavy cream
03 - 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
06 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
07 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Cheese

08 - 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
09 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

→ Toppings

10 - 2 scallions, thinly sliced
11 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
12 - Fresh cilantro, chopped

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
02 - Arrange frozen dumplings in a single even layer in the prepared baking dish.
03 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together heavy cream, broth, minced garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, and black pepper until well combined.
04 - Pour the creamy sauce evenly over the dumplings, ensuring even coverage.
05 - Sprinkle mozzarella and cheddar cheese evenly across the top layer.
06 - Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
07 - Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is melted, bubbling, and the top is golden brown.
08 - Let rest for 5 minutes. Top with scallions, sesame seeds, and cilantro if desired. Serve hot.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Incredibly easy to prepare with only 10 minutes of prep time.
  • Uses convenient frozen dumplings for a quick weeknight solution.
  • Rich and creamy texture from the heavy cream and savory soy-garlic sauce.
  • Highly customizable with your choice of chicken, pork, or vegetable dumplings.
02 -
  • Ensure the dumplings are arranged in a single layer to ensure even cooking and sauce distribution.
  • Always allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes after baking so the sauce can thicken.
  • Contains: Milk (cheese, cream), Wheat (dumplings), Soy (soy sauce), and potentially Egg; check dumpling packaging for specific allergen details.
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