Description
A hearty, cheesy dumpling bake with tender dumplings baked in a savory sauce. This one-pan comfort dish can be customized with gochujang, red curry, or a simple creamy sauce without coconut milk. Perfect for weeknight dinners or viral TikTok recipes.
Ingredients
🛒 Ingredients (serves 4–6):
For the Dumplings:
- 12 store-bought or homemade dumplings (pork, chicken, or veggie)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for browning, optional)
For the Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon gochujang or red curry paste (optional for spice)
- 1 cup vegetable or chicken broth
- ½ cup cream or milk (substitute for coconut milk)
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (optional, to thicken)
For the Topping:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (optional)
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
📝 Instructions:
Step 1: Preheat and Prepare
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish or oven-safe skillet.
Step 2: Brown Dumplings (Optional)
Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Brown dumplings lightly on each side for extra flavor. Set aside.
Step 3: Make Sauce
In the same pan, melt butter and sauté onions until translucent. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
Stir in gochujang or red curry paste if using. Pour in broth and cream, season with soy sauce and pepper. Simmer 3–5 minutes. Add cornstarch slurry to thicken if desired.
Step 4: Assemble Bake
Place dumplings in the baking dish. Pour sauce evenly over them. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
Step 5: Bake
Bake for 20–25 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly and dumplings are cooked through.
Step 6: Garnish and Serve
Sprinkle green onions and sesame seeds on top. Serve hot with rice, noodles, or on its own.
Notes
- One-Pan Version: Skip browning and cook everything directly in an oven-safe skillet.
- Ramen Twist: Layer cooked ramen noodles beneath dumplings for extra texture.
- Make Ahead: Assemble the bake and refrigerate up to 24 hours; bake before serving.
- Spicy Option: Add more gochujang or red curry paste for a kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main / Comfort Food
- Method: Baked / One-Pan
- Cuisine: Fusion / Asian-Inspired