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Bisquick Dumplings
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Dumplings don't get much easier than this! Just two ingredients needed for foolproof dumplings every time. Perfect for chicken and dumplings, stews, and soups.
serves/makes:
ready in:
under 30 minutes
under 30 minutes
14 reviews
4 comments
ingredients
2 cups Bisquick baking mix
2/3 cup milk
directions
Combine the Bisquick and milk in a bowl. Stir together until the mixture is smooth.
Bring your stew or soup to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and drop the dumpling batter by spoonfuls onto the simmering stew or soup. Let cook for 10 minutes uncovered. Do not stir. Cover the pot and cook for 10 more minutes, or until the dumplings are cooked through.
Serve the Bisquick dumplings and stew hot.
recipe tips
Do not overmix the dumpling batter; mix just until combined or the dumplings may be dry or tough.
Drop the dumplings into simmering, not boiling, liquid to cook them gently. If the liquid is boiling they may fall apart.
Keep the pot uncovered for the first 10 minutes of cooking to allow the dumplings to set.
Cover the pot for the last 10 minutes to fully cook the dumplings through.
Serve the dumplings immediately for the best texture.
Be careful not to crowd the dumplings in the pot, as they need space to expand.
Try adding different herbs, spices, or ingredients to the dough for variety.
Only gently stir the stew or soup when adding the dumplings to prevent them from breaking apart.
Add some additional flavor to your dumplings
Herbs and Spices: Add 1-2 teaspoons of dried herbs and spices such as basil, thyme, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika to the baking mix.
Vegetables: Incorporate 1/4 to 1/2 cup of finely chopped vegetables like spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, roasted red peppers, or green onions into the dumpling dough.
Bacon or Ham: Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup of crumbled cooked bacon or diced ham.
Yogurt: Replace 1/3 cup of the milk with plain yogurt for a tangy touch.
Fresh Herbs: Mix in 2-3 tablespoons of freshly chopped herbs like parsley, cilantro, or chives.
Onions: Saute 1/3 cup onions until caramelized and add it to the dumpling dough.
Hot Sauce or Sriracha: Add 1-2 teaspoons of your favorite hot sauce or sriracha for a spicy kick.
common recipe questions
Can I use a different type of milk in this recipe?
Yes, you can use any type of milk, including plant-based options like almond or soy milk.
How can I make gluten-free dumplings?
Use gluten-free Bisquick mix.
Can I add cheese to the dumpling mix?
Yes, you can add 1/4 to 1/2 cup of grated cheese like cheddar or Parmesan for extra flavor.
How do I know when the dumplings are fully cooked?
The dumplings are done when they are puffed up and firm to the touch.
How should I store and reheat leftovers?
Store leftovers in the refrigerator in a covered container for up to 1 day (the dumplings will start to break down after that). Reheat the dumpings and soup/stew in the microwave or in a saucepan.
Can I make smaller or larger dumplings?
Adjust the size of the dumplings as desired, but note that this will affect the cooking time.
What can I serve with these dumplings?
Serve with chicken stew, beef stew, vegetable soup, or any hearty soup or stew or in a strong broth.
Can you freeze the dumplings and stew?
You can freeze it in airtight containers for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Do not stir before heating. The dumplings may fall apart when thawed and reheated.
tools needed
Mixing Bowl: For combining the Bisquick baking mix and milk to create the dumpling batter. Make sure the bowl is large enough to easily mix the ingredients together without spillage.
Spoon: For dropping spoonfuls of the dumpling batter onto the simmering stew or soup. A large spoon works well for this purpose.
Pot or Dutch Oven: To cook the stew or soup in which the dumplings will be simmered. Make sure the pot has a lid for covering the pot and cooking the dumplings through.
Stove: For cooking the stew or soup and simmering the dumplings. You can also use a hotplate or stand-alone induction burner.
what goes with it?
Leftover Rotisserie Chicken: Take your leftover rotisserie chicken and shred it up, then add it to the stew with these Bisquick dumplings for a comforting meal that will make you forget that you didn't cook the chicken yourself.
Homemade Beef Stew: Pair these easy Bisquick dumplings with a rich and hearty beef stew for a classic comfort food combo. The fluffy dumplings will soak up all the delicious flavors of the stew.
Vegetable Soup: Drop these dumplings into a vegetable soup. The dumplings will add a hearty element to the light and fresh soup.
nutrition data
177 calories, 6 grams fat, 27 grams carbohydrates, 4 grams protein per serving.
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reviews & comments
October 5, 2020
I love this recipe, but I hate having to Google it every time I make it now. Can we put the recipe back on the box? :)
You'll need to take that up with Betty Crocker. We here at CDKitchen, unfortunately, can't help you there!
I am disappointed the Bisquick dumpling recipe is no longer on the box.It's a tradition and I could always, always find the handy recipe right there on the box. Please bring it back!
Help i keep making this recipe just like it is wrote. But most of my dumplings are doughy. Why?
Sounds like they need to cook longer. Try extending the first cooking time where they are uncovered by a couple of minutes then proceed and adjust the second cooking time (covered) as needed.
March 9, 2020
I love to cook and finally found the Bisquick recipe for dumplings I should remember 1 cup Bisquick 1/3 cup milk. Beside chicken and dumplings I use to make Kielbasa and dumplings, boil the rope Kielbasa or 2 take out with tongs after skin starts to split let cool cut into bite size pieces set aside throw in your celery,carrots,mushrooms let cook then and onions,put the cut up Kielbasa back in the pot, make the dumplings and add some fennel seed to the dumpling mixture and enjoy Please send me a text 810-513-4132 if you try it and like it. Do not over power with fennel seed but just the right mixture.
December 29, 2019
The best comfort food ever chicken & bisquick dumplings
December 22, 2019
Love it! Just made chicken and dumplings for dinner tonight for my retired Air Force niece and my Mom, using this Bisquick recipe Mom has used for years. It is definitely the best!! They were the best! My niece had to split what was left with my other niece to take home for leftovers tomorrow. She said it was as good as Gramma's!
March 12, 2019
They are definetly a 5 star, Wish the receipt was still on the box. Oh well, just had to look it up on the internet. I put them in homemade chicken soup.
January 21, 2019
I have used Bisquick for my family for over four decades and they have always been a hit!
December 16, 2018
Have made these for years Great dumplings family has always loved them.
November 10, 2018
My favorite, too...for years, but taking a lapse of memory, I couldn't remember if I needed to cover with lid, first or last! I would like the recipe to be put back on the box. Dumplings are the best in my homemade Chicken Soup!
Please put the recipe back on the box....love Bisquick dumplings...
You should tell the people at Bisquick (General Mills) you'd like it back on the box. We (here at CDKitchen) aren't able to help with that!
October 9, 2018
Excellent dumplings but they need to put the recipe back on the box.
July 9, 2018
love this always use it.
March 28, 2018
Have used Bisquick for my chicken and dumpling and always get compliments.
February 20, 2018
I have made those dumplings for 38 years, always my husbands favorite meal
I thought that I have lost this recipe, but thanks to the internet I found it again, Thank you.
October 10, 2017
I've been making dumplings with bisquick for over 40 years and everybody whos tasted them without knowing how I've made them were amazed! Doesn't get any simpler but I wish they would have left the recipe on the box. Enjoy
March 12, 2009
This is a very simple recipe. I changed it a bit by adding some broth from the chicken with the milk, then I added some basil, sage and salt to the batter. So easy.