Cheese Buttons

Cheese Buttons

Cheese Buttons are Eastern European dumplings, popular in German and Russian Mennonite kitchens and the American Midwest. They feature a soft dough filled with creamy cottage cheese or farmer cheese, often mixed with fresh herbs. Boiled until tender and sometimes pan-fried, they’re served warm with sautéed onions, bacon bits, or melted butter, and usually paired with sour cream. Simple but satisfying, cheese buttons are a beloved comfort food that celebrates homemade warmth.

 

Yield 24 buttons

Cheese Buttons

Ingredients

• 24 ounces cottage cheese

• 2 cups flour

• 4 eggs

• 2 teaspoons salt

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• 1 large onion sliced

• ¼ cup butter

• 2 cups cream

Method

1. Mix first five ingredients to form a batter.

2. Using a spoon, drop the batter one by one, onto a well-greased cookie sheet.

3. Bake a 350℉ for 15-20 minutes. They will not brown.

4. Meanwhile, slice the onions and sauté in the butter.

5. Once the buttons are baked, put them into a casserole dish.

6. Cover with the sautéed onions

7. Pour cream over whole mixture.

8. Bake covered for 25 minutes.

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