Trader Joe's Soup Dumpling Bake (Printable)
Soup dumplings baked with vegetables, creamy sauce and melted cheese for a comforting weeknight meal.
# 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)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Position the rack in the center.
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 and softened.
03 - Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in frozen mixed vegetables and cook for an additional 2 minutes until slightly thawed.
04 - Pour in chicken broth and soy sauce. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
05 - Place frozen soup dumplings evenly across the surface of the vegetable mixture. Pour heavy cream over the dumplings and season with black pepper and chili flakes if using.
06 - Scatter shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheeses evenly over the entire surface, ensuring complete coverage.
07 - Transfer the skillet or dish to the preheated oven. Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
08 - Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with thinly sliced scallions before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It captures everything you crave from takeout but with the cozy satisfaction of a homemade casserole straight from the oven.
- You get soup dumplings, melted cheese, and a savory broth all in one pan, which means barely any cleanup on a night when dishes are the last thing you want to deal with.
02 -
- Do not thaw the dumplings before baking because frozen ones hold their shape and release their broth at exactly the right moment during the bake.
- Using an oven safe skillet means you can go from stovetop to oven without transferring anything, which saves cleanup and keeps all those browned bits in the pan.
03 -
- Check the dumpling packaging for allergens because ingredients can vary between pork and chicken versions, and some contain egg that is not always obvious at first glance.
- If your skillet is not oven safe, build the entire dish in it on the stovetop and then carefully transfer everything into a buttered casserole dish before it goes into the oven.