Baba’s Perogies

May 06, 2023May 6, 20230 14
Traditional Ukrainian comfort food that will make your taste buds sing. Perfect for a cozy night in or a family gathering.
in Appetizer

Prep

60 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

90 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
water
4 cups mashed potatoes
1 lb dry curd cottage cheese

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
420
Sugar
2g
Fat
8g
Baba's perogies are a staple of Ukrainian cuisine and a beloved comfort food around the world. The pillowy dough is filled with a creamy potato and cottage cheese mixture that is satisfying and delicious. While perogies can be found in many grocery stores pre-made, making them from scratch is a rewarding culinary experience. Whether you're cooking for a crowd or just indulging in a cozy night in, Baba's perogies are sure to please.

Instructions

1.In a large bowl, mix together flour and salt. Slowly add water until dough forms.
2.Knead dough until smooth, cover with a towel, and let rest for 30 minutes.
3.In another bowl, mix together mashed potatoes and cottage cheese.
4.Roll out the dough and cut into circles.
5.Spoon the potato mixture into the center of each circle.
6.Fold the dough over and seal the edges.
7.In a large pot, boil perogies until they float to the surface.
8.Serve hot with butter and sour cream.

PROS

Comforting and satisfying, perogies are a crowd-pleaser.
They can be made in advance and frozen for later use.

CONS

Perogies are carb-heavy and high in calories, so they should be consumed in moderation.
They can be time-consuming to make from scratch.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Perogies made with cottage cheese provide a good source of protein. Potatoes contain fiber, vitamin C, and potassium.

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