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    Czech Dumplings with Eggs Recipe

    Published: Mar 8, 2021 · Modified: May 19, 2024 by Petra Kupská | Cook Like Czechs · 11 Comments

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    If you cooked bread dumplings and still have some leftovers in your fridge, this easy Czech recipe is for you! Knedlíky s vejci, aka dumplings with eggs, are great for lunch, quick family dinner, or warm breakfast.

    knedlíky s vejci dumplings with eggs

    Bread dumplings, steamed or boiled, are a staple of Czech cuisine. They are served as a side dish to famous Czech sauces like Svíčková or Rajská. And where would traditional guláš be without dumplings!

    If you wonder what to do with leftover dumplings, there is a simple answer: cut them into cubes, fry on butter in a pan, and crack some eggs over them. Stir for a while, and a delicious meal is done in no time.

    ➜ Ingredients

    Fair warning: Czech bread dumplings are so tasty that you usually have to cook an extra loaf to ensure you have leftovers for this dish.

    knedlíky s vajíčkem ingredients
    • Bread dumplings leftovers; sliced and cubed into 1-inch pieces. Here's my recipe for yeast bread dumplings I used in this recipe.
    • Whole eggs; added as the last ingredient in a pan.
    • Unsalted butter; it’s excellent to use butter for the rich flavor of fried dumplings. Do not use vegetable oil if possible. Knedlíky fried in oil would not taste as great as on butter.
    • Salt; to season the mixture, you can also add some ground pepper.
    • A sprig of parsley; as a garnish for a nice green touch on a served meal.

    Czech "knedlíky s vajíčky" are often served with pickled cucumber. Pickles are not displayed in the photo since it’s an optional ingredient.

    ✅ You’ll find the exact amount of ingredients below in the recipe card, which you can also print out.

    ➜ Instructions with photos

    STEP 1: Cube the slices of dumplings into 1-inch pieces. 

    STEP 2: In a pan, melt butter over medium heat. Throw in the dumplings and fry until golden. Stir occasionally so that the dumplings get a nice golden crust from all sides. (photo 1+2)

    knedlíky s vejci preparing

    STEP 3: Add eggs, season with salt, and gently stir until creamy, do not overcook them. (photo 3+4) Set the pan aside and serve immediately.

    bread dumplings with eggs preparing

    ➜ Serving

    Knedlíky s vajíčkem are served warm and often with dill pickles. Garnish the meal with a sprig of parsley if you have one. 

    Knedlíky s vejci serving with picles

    Possible Twists on This Recipe

    • Finely chopped onion fried with cubed dumplings.
    • You can add some diced bacon, speck, or deli sausages for a fancy finishing touch.
    • Use potato dumplings instead of bread dumplings.

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    knedlíky s vejci recipe

    Knedlíky s vajíčkem – Dumplings with Eggs

    Author: Petra Kupská | Cook Like Czechs
    If you have leftover bread dumplings in your fridge, this easy Czech recipe is perfect for you! Knedlíky s vejci, also known as dumplings with eggs, make a great lunch, a quick family dinner, or a warm breakfast.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time: 15 minutes mins
    Total Time: 20 minutes mins
    Servings: 2 people

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    Ingredients 

    • 6 slices bread dumplings
    • 3 medium eggs
    • ⅓ stick unsalted butter
    • salt
    • green parsley to garnish

    Instructions 

    • Cube 6 slices bread dumplings into 1-inch pieces.
    • In a pan, melt ⅓ stick unsalted butter over medium heat. Throw in dumplings and fry until golden. Stir occasionally that the dumplings get a nice golden crust from all sides.
    • Add 3 medium eggs, season with salt and gently stir in until creamy, do not overcook them. Set the pan aside and serve.

    Notes

    • The basic recipe makes 2 yields.
    • "Knedlíky s vajíčkem" are served warm, commonly with pickles. Garnish the meal with some green parsley if you have one.
    Possible twists on this recipe:
    • Finely chopped onion fried with cubed dumplings.
    • You can add some diced bacon, speck, or deli sausages for fancy.
    • Use potato dumplings instead of bread dumplings.
    Servings: 2 people
    Course: quick dinner
    Cuisine: Czech
    Keyword: bread dumplings, houskové knedlíky, leftovers
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    Comments

    1. Marlene says

      March 05, 2023 at 12:25 pm

      5 stars
      Love the dumplings and scrambled eggs for breakfast or lunch!!

      Reply
      • Anicka Cooklikeczechs.com says

        July 15, 2023 at 9:38 am

        I am happy you liked the recipe. Indeed!

        Reply
    2. Julie says

      February 25, 2024 at 8:46 am

      5 stars
      This is one of my favorite meals ever. If you have left over duck fat to fry the dumplings, it is seriously delicious! My Czech father made this meal many times for me growing up, and I now make it for my three sons. Thank you for sharing your wonderful Czech recipes. Dobrou chuť!

      Reply
      • Petra Kupská says

        April 02, 2024 at 5:06 pm

        Thank you, Julie, for your kind words!

        Reply
    3. Kristina says

      September 07, 2024 at 2:06 pm

      5 stars
      Don't forget to add caraway seeds! Great recipe, just how my grandma made it

      Reply
      • Anicka Cooklikeczechs.com says

        September 10, 2024 at 8:11 am

        Thank you for your comment and feedback, Kristina!

        Reply
    4. Dawn says

      March 28, 2025 at 11:14 am

      This was my comfort food growing up! Brings back memories of my grandmother and mom. I still will occasionally make this dish for the nostalgia of it.

      Reply
      • Petra Kupská | Cook Like Czechs says

        March 31, 2025 at 8:53 pm

        Comfort food fo sure. Even though it was always made with leftovers it was still delicious.

        Reply
    5. Carol Fairlie (Dolezalova) says

      May 31, 2025 at 8:15 am

      This is my husband Jirka's favorite food, and I have been guessing at it for years. I do the same but use crushed garlic in my butter, and scramble the eggs. I really enjoy all of your recipes. We spend part of the year here in Karlovy Vary.

      Reply
      • Petra Kupská | Cook Like Czechs says

        June 03, 2025 at 4:08 pm

        Your version with crushed garlic honestly sounds good.
        So glad you're enjoying the recipes, and how wonderful that you spend part of the year in beautiful Karlovy Vary!

        Reply
    6. EILEEN SEJNOST says

      June 07, 2025 at 7:45 am

      I love dumplings & eggs! I make extra dumplings just so I can make it.

      Reply

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