Bubka’s Homemade Pierogies

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 12

Bubka's Homemade Pierogies

by The Chefin Main

Prep

45 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

314

Sugar

Fat

Pierogies are a traditional Polish dish that are often enjoyed in other Eastern European countries as well. Bubka's Homemade Pierogies are a delicious and comforting dish that will remind you of your grandma's cooking. The dough is soft and pillowy and the filling is cheesy and savory. You can use any filling you like such as mashed potatoes and onions, sauerkraut and mushrooms, or ground meat.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 350°F
2.	In a large bowl, mix flour, milk, egg, and sour cream. Knead until dough forms. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes
3.	In a large pot, add the peeled & cubed potatoes and cover with water. Bring to a boil and let cook until potatoes are tender. Drain.
4.	Mash the potatoes and mix in the shredded cheddar cheese and diced onions.
5.	Flour your work surface and roll out the pierogi dough. Cut into circles using a biscuit cutter or glass
6.	Spoon filling onto one half of each dough circle and fold the other half over. Press edges together with a fork to seal
7.	Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pierogis and boil for 2-3 minutes.
8.	Place boiled pierogis on a baking sheet greased with cooking spray and bake in oven for 20 minutes.

PROS

Bubka’s Homemade Pierogies are made with simple ingredients and are a great comfort food.

The dough is soft and delicious and the filling is cheesy and savory.

They can be made with various fillings and can be served as a main dish or a side dish.

CONS

Pierogies are high in carbohydrates and can be high in calories depending on the fillings used.

They are also time-consuming to make from scratch.

They may not be suitable for individuals with wheat allergies or lactose intolerance.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Bubka’s Homemade Pierogies can be a good source of carbohydrates and can provide energy.
They also contain protein from the cheese and vitamin C from the onions.
However, they are not considered a healthy food and should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

	2 cups flour
	1 cup milk
	1 egg
	1/2 cup sour cream
	2 1/2 lbs russet potatoes
	1 lb cheddar cheese , Shredded
	1 lb onion , Diced