Pierogi With Cheese (Pierozki Z Serem)

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 3

Creamy and delicious Pierogi With Cheese recipe

by The Chefin Dinner

Prep

60 min

Cook

5 min

Ready In

65 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

458

Sugar

Fat

14g

Pierogi With Cheese, or Pierozki Z Serem in Polish, is a traditional Polish dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or side dish. Pierogi are dumplings made from a simple dough that are stuffed with a variety of fillings, including potato, sauerkraut, and cheese. In this recipe, we use farmer cheese, which is a tangy, crumbly cheese that is similar to dry cottage cheese. The cheese mixture is simple, yet delicious, with just egg yolk and salt to enhance the flavor. Pierogi With Cheese is a labor of love, but one you won't regret! Serve them up with sour cream or caramelized onions for a delicious and comforting meal.

Instructions

1.	In a bowl, mix together the ground farmer cheese, egg yolk, and salt.
2.	In another bowl, beat the egg and flour together until well combined.
3.	Gradually add water and melted butter to the egg and flour mixture, stirring until a dough forms.
4.	On a floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/8 inch thickness.
5.	Use a 2-inch round cookie cutter to cut out circles of dough.
6.	Place a teaspoon of the cheese mixture in the center of each dough circle.
7.	Pinch the edges of the dough together to form a pierogi.
8.	Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pierogi until they float to the surface, about 3-5 minutes.
9.	Drain and serve with sour cream or melted butter and caramelized onions, if desired.

PROS

Pierogi is a versatile dish that pairs well with many different types of toppings and sauces.

Farmer cheese is a good source of protein and calcium.

CONS

This dish can be heavy and high in calories, especially when served with butter or sour cream.

Making pierogi can be time-consuming.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Farmer cheese is rich in protein, calcium, and vitamin B12.
It can help support bone health and may aid in muscle building and repair. However, it is a high-fat and high-calorie food and should be consumed in moderation.

	1 lb farmer cheese , ground ( or 1 lb dry cottage cheese , ground with 1 tbs butter )
	1 egg yolk
	1/2 teaspoon salt
	1 egg
	3 1/4 cups flour
	1/2 teaspoon salt
	1/2 cup water
	1 1/2 tablespoons butter , melted