Tomatoes and Dumplings

Mercy's Note:

To jazz up this versatile and homey dish, add basil, allspice or thyme to the tomatoes. Additional vegetables, like onions, carrots and celery can also be added to the tomatoes. Herbs like rosemary or tarragon could be mixed into the dumpling batter or add a splash of cream or balsamic vinegar once the dumplings are done.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 2 (28 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes, i liked to use sliced,undrained
• 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• salt and pepper, to taste

Dumplings

• 2 cups Bisquick baking mix
• 1 egg
• 3/4 cup milk

Directions:

1. Combine the tomatoes with juice, butter, sugar and seasonings in a large flat-bottomed kettle.
2. Heat the tomatoes over medium heat until boiling gently.
3. Combine the dumpling ingredients together and drop dough by teaspoon, in a single layer, on top of tomatoes.
4. Reduce the heat to low (the tomatoes on the bottom may scorch if heat is too high).
5. Cook, uncovered, for about 5 minutes.
6. Cover and cook for about 10 more minutes.
7. Remove the lid and serve.
8. Garnish with black pepper and extra pats of butter.

Reviews

[Lori Mama]

This worked out very well on a busy weekday. I used diced tomatoes, as that is what I had on hand and served a side salad along with it. :)

[internetnut]

I gave this 4 stars. My future hubby talks about tomatoes and dumplings all the time. He really enjoyed tomatoes and dumpkings. He said when he was a kid his mom used to make them for him. Thanks for posting. Christine (internetnut)

[MarraMamba]

It was late, i was hungry and wanted something comforting but easy. This hit the spot beautifully. They only change I made was to add some fresh basil. Next time i will get fancier but tonight i just wanted pure ease and comfort and yumminess. It fit all 3.