Trader Joe's Soup Dumpling Bake (Printable)
Baked Trader Joe's soup dumplings with sautéed veggies, creamy broth and a golden melted cheese topping for an easy weeknight dinner.
# 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 your oven to 400°F.
02 - In a large oven-safe skillet or casserole dish, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until translucent.
03 - Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the frozen mixed vegetables and cook for another 2 minutes.
04 - Pour in the chicken broth and soy sauce. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
05 - Place the frozen soup dumplings evenly over the vegetable mixture. Pour the heavy cream over the top and season with black pepper and chili flakes if using.
06 - Sprinkle the mozzarella and cheddar cheeses evenly across the top of the dish.
07 - Transfer the skillet or dish to the oven. Bake uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
08 - Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Garnish with sliced scallions before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It transforms frozen dumplings into something that tastes like you spent hours, not forty minutes.
- The fusion of melted cheese and soy sauce creates a savory depth that surprises everyone at the table.
02 -
- Do not thaw the dumplings before baking because they will fall apart and turn into mush instead of staying plump and tender.
- Use an oven safe skillet so you can go straight from stovetop to oven without transferring everything to a new dish and making a mess.
03 -
- Check the dumpling packaging for allergens because some varieties contain egg or shellfish that might not be obvious at first glance.
- Shred your own cheese instead of using pre shredded bags because the fresh stuff melts into a smoother, more cohesive layer without the anti caking additives.