Slovak Bryndzove Halusky with Bacon

Ingredients

• 1 small russet potato, finely grated
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 egg
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 3 oz bryndza or feta plus ricotta
• 3 bacon slices, diced
• 2 tbsp sour cream
• 1 tbsp chopped chives
• Black pepper
• Water for boiling

Steps

1. Cook bacon in a skillet until crisp; drain on paper towel and reserve 1 teaspoon fat.
2. Mix grated potato, flour, egg and salt into a thick sticky dough.
3. Bring salted water to a gentle boil and drop in small pieces of dough using a spoon or board.
4. Cook until dumplings float and are tender, 3 to 4 minutes; drain well.
5. Toss hot dumplings with bryndza, sour cream and a little reserved bacon fat until creamy.
6. Top with bacon, chives and black pepper.

Allergen note: Contains dairy, egg and wheat. Contains pork.

Use the listed quantities as a guide, adjust seasoning to taste, and cook proteins to a safe internal temperature.