Busia's Polish Kluski Recipe

These light and fluffy Polish potato dumplings (kluski) are a family favorite! A treasured recipe passed down from my husband's grandmother, these little gems are surprisingly easy to make. Perfect as a comforting side dish to roast pork, they're so delicious, your kids will devour a whole bowl! (Don't worry, we've learned from experience – making them golf ball-sized is a hilarious, but avoidable, mistake!) Get ready for a taste of Polish tradition.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 276.1 kcal
Protein 16g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
Busia's Polish Kluski 13

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Busia's Polish Kluski

  • 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and boiled
  • Egg
  • 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
  • 2-3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more as needed
  • 4 slices bacon, diced

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How to Make Busia's Polish Kluski

  1. Boil potatoes until tender. Drain well and mash thoroughly.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed potatoes, eggs, salt, and pepper.
  3. Gradually add the flour, mixing until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms. Add more flour, one tablespoon at a time, if the dough is too wet and sticky. The dough should be soft enough to work with but not overly sticky.
  4. Bring a large pot of salted water (about 4 quarts) to a rolling boil. Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the water.
  5. Using a teaspoon or small spoon, drop small portions (about 1 inch in size) of the dough into the boiling water.
  6. Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the kluski float to the surface. Continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes after they float.
  7. Carefully remove the kluski with a slotted spoon and drain well in a colander.
  8. While the kluski cook, fry the diced bacon in a small skillet until crisp. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon, reserving the bacon grease.
  9. Transfer the drained kluski to a serving bowl. Pour a little of the bacon grease over the kluski, then add the cooked bacon pieces.
  10. Toss gently to coat and serve immediately with roast pork and applesauce.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

5g

Fat

15g

Carbs

13g

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