Dumplings Italian-Style (Gnocchi)


Submitted By: Maryanna Lawrence

Ingredients

  • 4 cups milk
  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 2 eggs, well beaten
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups mild Cheddar cheese, finely sliced or shredded
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted

Instructions


Mix milk and cornmeal in a pan; cook and stir over medium heat until very thick. Stir into eggs. Stir in salt, pepper, onion, and 1 cup cheese. Pour into baking dish so mixture is about 11/2 inches thick; chill. Remove from baking pan and cut into pieces. Place on greased baking dish. Brush with butter and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until lightly browned. Yield: Six servings.