I ate these Polish Mashed Potato Dumplings (Kopytka) all the time when I was in Poland. They are like a Polish version of gnocchi – mashed potato combined with flour and egg to make a dough. One tip I picked up there was: don’t use leftover mashed potatoes that were mixed with milk and butter. Simple freshly mashed potatoes cooked in their jackets are the best option for this recipe.
I make a Polonaise topping to accompany these kopytka. Polonaise is a simple sauce made from butter and breadcrumbs. Thanks to the breadcrumbs, it becomes more of a thick topping than a sauce but it is really delicious with these dumplings.
To make my Polish Mashed Potato Dumplings (Kopytka), you will need the following ingredients:
In a large bowl, mix the mashed potatoes with the egg, salt and as much flour as necessary to form a smooth dough, but don't overwork it because it will toughen.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
Rub your hands with flour. Roll a piece of dough into a ½ inch cylinder on a floured surface. Cut the dumplings at an angle into 1 ½ inch pieces. Repeat with remainder of dough.
Cook the dumplings in the boiling water for about 5 minutes. You can cook them in batches if the pot becomes too crowded.
Transfer the dumplings to a colander with a slotted spoon. Leave for a minute to drain.
Melt the butter in a small frying pan or skillet. Add the breadcrumbs to the pan and fry while stirring for about 3 minutes until golden brown.
Spoon the polonaise sauce over the dumplings and serve immediately.
This Polish Mashed Potato Dumplings (Kopytka) dish is super authentic and super tasty! Try making them soon and don’t forget to come back and leave a review!
Kopytka remind me of my trip to Poland. Easy and tasty!
These dumplings are amazing. I made them for my husband, and we felt like we were back in Poland. The fresh potatoes really made a difference, and the buttery Polonaise sauce was a hit. It was so simple, yet so satisfying. Just perfect for family dinners.
Amazing! Made these with my kids on a rainy day, and they loved rolling the dumplings. Great family fun!
¡Delicioso! Recuerdo cuando hice estos kopytka por primera vez en casa para una cena familiar. Todos quedaron impresionados. Usé papas frescas y el toque de la salsa Polonaise fue simplemente perfecto. La mezcla de sabores trajo recuerdos de mis días en Polonia. ¡Definitivamente un favorito!
I recently tried these Kopytka, and they reminded me of my trip to Poland! They are simple to make and tasted incredible with my Polonaise topping. My family loved them, and we’ll certainly be making these again soon. A delightful recipe!
J'ai essayé les kopytka et ils m'ont rappelé mon voyage en Pologne. La recette est si simple et les gros morceaux de pommes de terre la rendent délicieuse. Avec la sauce Polonaise, c'est un vrai bonheur à partager en famille. Merci pour ce souvenir.
These dumplings remind me of my childhood in Poland! Super easy to make and oh-so-delicious. Trust me, you gotta try 'em with the polonaise topping!
OMG, these kopytka are just outta this world! I used to have 'em all the time in Poland. Made 'em for my fam last weekend, and they couldn’t get enough! So easy to whip up with simple ingredients—just like my grandma taught me! Gotta try the Polonaise topping; it’s a game changer!
These dumplings brought back my memories from Poland. Simple and full of flavor.
Waw! These Kopytka remind me of my childhood in Poland! So easy to make and super tasty. I usually whip up a Polonaise topping, it's just the best! Can't get enough! Thanks for this lovely recipe!
Les Kopytka m'ont rappelé ma visite en Pologne! Faciles et si délicieux, ils m'ont transporté là-bas chaque bouchée.
Vegetarian and different cultured meal nothing better than this.
Takes a really long time to make this and they turned out super mushy..
Going to give this a shot today hopefully it all turns out good.
I actually made the polonaise sauce for my rice too it was so good that its worth trying it with other types of meals.
