Delicious one pan Baked Dumplings are the ultimate weeknight dinner win! Frozen dumplings are cooked to perfection in a creamy coconut curry sauce with spinach and garlic for a meal that’s both effortless and packed with flavor. Ready in 30 minutes, this crowd pleaser is sure to be a new family favorite!
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Baked Dumplings Recipe
Sometimes the best recipes are the ones that are both easy and unexpectedly flavorful and these Baked Dumplings check all the boxes! Frozen dumplings (chicken, veggie, pork – you choose!) are baked in a creamy coconut curry sauce with garlic, honey, soy sauce and sesame oil for a meal that’s full of comfort and bold flavor. Fresh spinach adds a savory pop of color and freshness, while a garnish of sesame seeds, green onions, and chili crisp takes each bite to the next level.
The best part? This dish comes together in about 30 minutes with minimal prep and no stovetop required. It’s perfect for busy weeknights, casual entertaining, or when you just want something simple yet impressive. Every bite is savory, creamy and just the right amount of spicy!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This viral Baked Dumplings recipe has gained popularity quickly thanks to minimal prep time and bold flavor. Dinner is done in a flash with restaurant-worthy results that the whole family will appreciate. There’s lots to love about this recipe!
- Effortless & Quick: This busy-family-friendly recipe uses frozen dumplings and a simple sauce that comes together in minutes to develop flavor fast.
- Flavor-Packed: A combination of rich, flavorful ingredients gives these dumplings unbelievable flavor. Paired with fresh spinach and an array of garnishes, they are simply irresistible.
- Customizable: Easily swap in different veggies, dumpling varieties, or toppings to make it your own.
- Family-Friendly: The coconut milk mellows out the red curry paste beautifully making this dish mild enough for kids, with the option to add extra heat for spice lovers.
Baked Dumpling Ingredients
A couple fresh ingredients, frozen dumplings and an array of flavorful ingredients are the keys to a dish that may just find itself on your regular menu rotation.
Substitutions
- Any type of frozen dumpling or potsticker works well, including pork, chicken, shrimp, or vegetable.
- You can substitute the fish sauce with an equal amount of rice wine vinegar.
- Feel free to swap the red curry paste for green, yellow, or Panang curry paste for a different flavor profile.
- Bell peppers, mushrooms, or bok choy are excellent additions. Add them to the dish along with the spinach.
- Maple syrup can be used as a substitute for honey.
How To Make Baked Dumplings
Dinner doesn’t get easier (or more delicious!) than these Baked Dumplings in coconut curry sauce. The dumplings steam right in the oven while the spinach wilts and soaks up all that savory flavor. Just add sesame seeds and chili crisp for the perfect finish!
- Combine the coconut milk, red curry paste, minced garlic, soy sauce, fish sauce, honey, and sesame oil in the baking dish.
- Whisk until the sauce is smooth.
- Add the spinach on top of the sauce.
- Toss to combine with the sauce.
- Arrange the dumplings in a single layer on top of the spinach and sauce mixture.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20to 25 minutes to steam the dumplings and wilt the spinach.
- Remove the dish from the oven and let rest for a minute.
- Spoon sauce over dumplings.
- Drizzle with chili crisp, garnish with green onions and white and black sesame seeds. Serve and enjoy!
Storage Information
- Refrigerator: Once cooled, transfer leftovers to an airtight container. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days. The sauce may thicken considerably when chilled and the dumplings will continue to soften. For best results, place leftovers in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add a little water to loosen the sauce. Stir occasionally while heating. In the microwave: Scoop an individual portion into a microwave-safe bowl and reheat for 60-90 seconds, or until warmed through.
- Freezer: The sauce may separate if frozen after baking, but you can prep the dish ahead with frozen dumplings and the uncooked sauce. Just cover tightly, freeze, and bake directly from frozen (adding extra baking time as needed).
- Make Ahead: Mix the sauce up to 24 hours in advance and store it in the fridge. Assemble and bake when ready to serve.
Variations To Try
- This dish can easily be made vegetarian. Use veggie dumplings and skip the fish sauce. Add mushrooms, bell peppers, or zucchini for extra flavor.
- Looking for more heat? Add more curry paste to the sauce or drizzle additional chili crisp before serving.
- Dumpling are delicious but this recipe is super versatile! Try gyoza, wontons, or even potstickers for a fun twist.
- Feel free to replace the spinach with kale, bok choy, or Swiss chard for a heartier greens option.
Trish’s Tips
- Don’t thaw the dumplings. This recipe is designed to work with dumplings straight from the freezer, which helps them steam perfectly in the sauce without getting mushy.
- For the creamiest and most flavorful sauce, full-fat coconut milk is recommended. Light coconut milk will result in a much thinner sauce.
- Adjust spice to taste. Red curry pastes vary in heat. Start with 2 tablespoons for a milder flavor and add more if you prefer it spicier.
- Any type of frozen dumpling or potsticker works well, including pork, chicken, shrimp, or vegetable.
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One Pan Baked Dumplings
Ingredients
Dumplings and Sauce
- 13.5 ounces coconut milk full fat (1 can)
- 3 tablespoons red curry paste
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 4 cups fresh spinach packed
- 20-24 frozen dumplings
Garnish
- chili crisp
- green onions
- white and black sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- In the bottom of your baking dish, combine the coconut milk, red curry paste, minced garlic, soy sauce, fish sauce, honey, and sesame oil. Whisk until the curry paste and honey are fully dissolved and the sauce is smooth.13.5 ounces coconut milk, 3 tablespoons red curry paste, 4 cloves garlic, 3 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce, 1 tablespoon fish sauce, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- Add the spinach to the sauce.4 cups fresh spinach
- Arrange the frozen dumplings in a single layer on top of the spinach and sauce mixture.20-24 frozen dumplings
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20-25 minutes to steam the dumplings and wilt the spinach.
- Remove the dish from the oven and let it rest for a minute. Spoon sauce gently over dumplings.
- Drizzle with chili crisp, then garnish with sliced green onions and a sprinkle of white and black sesame seeds before serving.green onions, chili crisp, white and black sesame seeds
Notes
- Refrigerator: Once cooled, transfer leftovers to an airtight container. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days. The sauce may thicken considerably when chilled and the dumplings will continue to soften. For best results, place leftovers in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add a little water to loosen the sauce. Stir occasionally while heating. In the microwave: Scoop an individual portion into a microwave-safe bowl and reheat for 60-90 seconds, or until warmed through.
- Freezer: The sauce may separate if frozen after baking, but you can prep the dish ahead with frozen dumplings and the uncooked sauce. Just cover tightly, freeze, and bake directly from frozen (adding extra baking time as needed).
- Make Ahead: Mix the sauce up to 24 hours in advance and store it in the fridge. Assemble and bake when ready to serve.
Tools and Equipment (affiliate links): Glass Mixing Bowls | Whisk | Baking Dish
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