Homemade Potato and Cheese Pierogies – Old Fashioned Perogies

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 1
Homemade Potato and Cheese Pierogies - Old Fashioned Perogies recipe for your lunch/dinner
in Dinner/Lunch

Prep

50 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

1 hr 15 min

Level

Medium

Rating

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon grated onion
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups cold mashed potatoes
1 cup cottage cheese ( or more )
salt and pepper
2 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
2 teaspoons oil
3/4 cup warm water

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6-8
Calories
520
Sugar
3g
Fat
13g
Pierogies are a traditional Polish dumpling made with boiled dough and stuffed with a variety of fillings, such as mashed potatoes, cheese, onions, and sauerkraut. The potato and cheese filling is one of the most popular and beloved, especially in the United States, where pierogies have become a staple of Polish-American cuisine. This pierogi recipe is easy to make and perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner. Serve with a dollop of sour cream and a side of sautéed cabbage for a complete meal.

Instructions

1.Saute grated onion in butter. Cool slightly.
2.Combine mashed potatoes, cottage cheese, salt and pepper. Add sauteed onions.
3.To make dough, sift flour with salt. Make a well and add egg and oil. Mix.
4.Add water to make a soft dough.
5.Roll out dough 1/16 inch thick on a floured board and cut into 3-inch rounds.
6.Put a small spoonful of mixture on each round and fold in half. Press edges together.
7.Drop pierogies into boiling salted water and cook uncovered until they rise to the surface, about 3-5 minutes. Boil an additional 2-3 minutes. Drain.
8.Serve hot with butter or fried onions.
9.Enjoy!

PROS

This classic recipe gives you delicious, comforting pierogies with authentic flavor in every bite.
You can make the pierogies ahead of time and cook them later.
The pierogies can also be frozen prior to cooking.
This recipe makes a large batch, so it’s perfect for sharing with family and friends.

CONS

Pierogies are pan-fried in butter to give them a crisp and brown exterior, which makes them high in fat and calories.
Because the pierogies are boiled and then pan-fried, the cooking process can take some time.
The filling can be quite hot, so let the pierogies cool for a bit before serving to avoid any accidents.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

These pierogies aren’t the healthiest food item around, but they do contain some beneficial nutrients. Potatoes are a good source of complex carbohydrates, potassium, and vitamin C. Cottage cheese is rich in protein and calcium. The dish is also vegetarian-friendly.

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