Cheese and Potato Dumplings

2 lbs potatoes

1 egg

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

1/2 cup cottage cheese

1 cup flour

Nutmeg to taste 1/4 lb. butter -- melted

Peel potatoes; boil until tender. Mash; cool. Add egg, salt, cheese, flour and nutmeg; mix well. Knead lightly until smooth. Shape into long thick roll; cut into 1 inch pieces. Roll into dumplings. Cook in rapidly boiling salted water until dumplings rise to surface; simmer for 5 to 7 minutes longer or until cooked through. Drain; pour butter over dumplings.