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Canederli

Name: Canederli
Prep time: 28 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 320 g Stale bread; 280 ml Milk; 2 Eggs; 70 g Grana Padano cheese; 1 Onion; 35 g Butter; 0.3 bunch Parsley; 3 tbsp Flour; 1 tsp Salt; 0.4 tsp Black pepper; 1.5 l Meat broth

Italian bread dumplings from the Alpine north, made with stale bread, milk, eggs, cheese, herbs, and broth.

Medium⏱️ 1 hr 5 min📖 1 min readServes 6~410 kcal🇮🇹 Italian🌍 Full translation

28 min prep 22 min cook 15 min rest

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Timeline

Total 1 h 5 min

Prep28 min
Resting/Marinating15 min
Cooking22 min

Ingredients

6 servings

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For the meatballs

320 g Stale bread
280 ml Milk
2 Eggs
70 g Grana Padano cheese
1 Onion
35 g Butter
0.3 bunch Parsley
3 tbsp(~45 ml) Flour
1 tsp(~5 ml) Salt
0.4 tsp(~2 ml) Black pepper

For cooking

1.5 l Meat broth

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Instructions

1
Cut the stale bread into small cubes and soften it with the milk for 15 minutes.
15 min
15:00
2
Saute the onion in the butter for 5 minutes, until softened.
5 min
05:00
3
Add the eggs, Grana Padano cheese, sauteed onion, parsley, flour, salt, and black pepper to the bread.
4
Shape the mixture into balls the size of a large walnut; if the surface cracks, lightly wet your palms.
5
Bring the meat broth to a boil and drop in the canederli.
6
Cook the canederli at a gentle simmer for 14-16 minutes, then leave them for 2 more minutes after they float to the surface.
16 min
16:00
7
Ladle the canederli into bowls with the hot broth and sprinkle with a little parsley.

💡 Tip: Do not grind the stale bread into flour in a food processor; coarse crumbs, like bread used in Turkish kofte, give canederli a better structure.

🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve the canederli in bowls with hot meat broth, with an optional parsley green salad on the side to lighten the meal.

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Nutrition (per serving)

~410

kcal calories

g protein

g carbs

g fat

Protein 17%Carbs 44%Fat 39%

6.5g

Sugar

Fiber

1471.6mg

Sodium

5.4g

Saturated fat

Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.

Estimated satiety (per serving)

6/10

Strong satiety, counts as a main meal

This recipe may contain allergens

Gluten
Milk
Egg

Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.

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FAQ

How many servings does Canederli make?
This recipe serves 6.
How long does Canederli take?
Prep 28 minutes, cooking 22 minutes, including 15 minutes of passive resting; 65 minutes in total.
Is Canederli difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.
How many calories does Canederli have?
Approximately 410 kcal per serving. Protein: 18g, carbs: 46g, fat: 18g.
Which allergens does Canederli contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk, Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.
Which cuisine does Canederli belong to?
This recipe belongs to Italian cuisine.
How many ingredients does Canederli need?
This recipe needs 11 ingredients.
Is Canederli filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 6/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.

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Instructions

Cut the stale bread into small cubes and soften it with the milk for 15 minutes.

15 min

15:00

Saute the onion in the butter for 5 minutes, until softened.

5 min

05:00

Add the eggs, Grana Padano cheese, sauteed onion, parsley, flour, salt, and black pepper to the bread.

Shape the mixture into balls the size of a large walnut; if the surface cracks, lightly wet your palms.

Bring the meat broth to a boil and drop in the canederli.

Cook the canederli at a gentle simmer for 14-16 minutes, then leave them for 2 more minutes after they float to the surface.

16 min

16:00

Ladle the canederli into bowls with the hot broth and sprinkle with a little parsley.

FAQ

How many servings does Canederli make?

This recipe serves 6.

How long does Canederli take?

Prep 28 minutes, cooking 22 minutes, including 15 minutes of passive resting; 65 minutes in total.

Is Canederli difficult?

This recipe is rated medium.

How many calories does Canederli have?

Approximately 410 kcal per serving. Protein: 18g, carbs: 46g, fat: 18g.

Which allergens does Canederli contain?

This recipe contains Gluten, Milk, Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.

Which cuisine does Canederli belong to?

This recipe belongs to Italian cuisine.

How many ingredients does Canederli need?

This recipe needs 11 ingredients.

Is Canederli filling?

Satiety bar per serving is 6/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.

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