Farmer Cheese Filling (Pierogi Filling)

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 3

Farmer Cheese Filling (Pierogi Filling) for your dumplings

by The Chefin Side

Prep

5 min

Cook

5 min

Ready In

10 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

520

Sugar

Fat

44g

Farmer Cheese Filling (Pierogi Filling) is a popular side dish enjoyed in European countries like Poland and Ukraine. Pierogis (dumplings) are often filled with meat, potato, cottage cheese or farmer cheese filling. Farmer cheese is a simple filling made with only a few ingredients and is ready to use in no time. The lemon juice added in the filling gives it a tangy taste and salt in the cheese improves the bone structure. This dish is easy to make and a perfect pick for events and family dinners.

Instructions

1.	Beat eggs and egg yolks in a mixing bowl.
2.	Add farmer cheese, lemon juice and salt. Mix until well combined.
3.	Spread over pierogi dough
4.	Fold and secure the ends of the dough.
5.	Cook the pierogies in boiling water.
6.	Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

PROS

Farmer Cheese Filling (Pierogi Filling) is a perfect filling for pierogies.

It’s easy to make, fewer ingredients are used and the dish is finished in no time.

Farmer cheese contains enough protein which is important for maintaining muscles

CONS

Farmer Cheese Filling (Pierogi Filling) is a calorie-dense dish due to the cheese content.

It has high levels of salt which can lead to water retention in the body

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Farmer Cheese Filling (Pierogi Filling) contains a high amount of protein
Lemon juice helps in supporting good digestion, provides potassium and vitamin C
The salt content in the cheese is good for bone health

	2 eggs
	2 egg yolks
	12 ounces farmer cheese ( shredded )
	2 teaspoons lemon juice
	1/2 teaspoon salt