Trader Joe’s Soup Dumpling Bake (Print Version)
Comforting dumpling casserole with sautéed veggies, creamy broth and mozzarella-cheddar topping, ready in 40 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dumplings & Base
01 - 2 packages (about 12 pieces) frozen Trader Joe's soup dumplings (pork or chicken)
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 small yellow onion, diced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
06 - 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
→ Sauce & Topping
07 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
08 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
09 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
10 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
11 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
12 - 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
13 - 2 scallions, thinly sliced (for garnish)
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Position rack in the center of the oven.
02 - In a large oven-safe skillet or casserole dish, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
03 - Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in frozen mixed vegetables and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
04 - Pour in chicken broth and soy sauce. Simmer for 2-3 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
05 - Place frozen soup dumplings evenly over the vegetable mixture. Pour heavy cream over the top and season with black pepper and chili flakes if desired.
06 - Scatter shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheeses evenly across the surface.
07 - Transfer skillet or dish to the oven. Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
08 - Remove from oven and let rest for a few minutes. Garnish with thinly sliced scallions before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It turns frozen dumplings into something that tastes like you spent hours, but the whole thing comes together in about forty minutes.
- The broth and cream soak into the dumpling wrappers just enough to make them silky without turning them to mush.
02 -
- Do not thaw the dumplings before using them because frozen dumplings hold their shape better during baking and the soup filling stays intact inside.
- I once used a regular skillet and tried to transfer everything to a baking dish, which was a messy disaster, so use an oven safe skillet from the start.
03 -
- Let the bake rest for at least five minutes after it comes out of the oven because the sauce needs time to set up and you will avoid burning your mouth on that molten soup filling.
- A drizzle of sriracha over each serving elevates the whole dish and adds a tangy heat that brings out the best in every single ingredient.