Potato-Cottage Cheese Filling (Pierogi Filling)

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 2

Classic Pierogi Filling with Creamy Cottage Cheese and Mashed Potatoes

Potato-Cottage Cheese Filling (Pierogi Filling)

by The Chefin Main

Prep

30 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1/3 cup onion ( chopped )
	1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
	1 1/2 cups mashed potatoes
	1 1 teaspoon dill ( frozen ) or 1/2 teaspoon dill weed ( dried )
	1/4 teaspoon salt
	2/3 cup cottage cheese ( dry-curd )
	1 dash black pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

8-10

Calories

220

Sugar

Fat

Pierogi are a traditional Polish dish that have been enjoyed for centuries as a comfort food and a festive meal during holidays and family gatherings. These boiled dumplings can be filled with a wide variety of ingredients, such as cheese, mushrooms, meat, and fruits. This filling recipe features mashed potatoes and dry-curd cottage cheese, which are mashed together with onions, dill, salt, and pepper. The result is a deliciously creamy and savory filling that is bursting with flavor and texture. To make pierogi, you need to prepare the dough first, then cut it into disks, fill them with the potato-cottage cheese mixture, and seal the edges by pinching them together. You can boil the pierogi in salted water or fry them in a pan with a little bit of oil until crispy and golden brown.

Instructions

1.	Melt butter in a pan and add chopped onions. Cook onions until golden brown.
2.	Add mashed potatoes, dried dill weed or frozen dill, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
3.	Add dry-curd cottage cheese and stir it in.
4.	Cook for 2-3 minutes until cheese is melted and everything is well combined.
5.	Use the filling to stuff the pierogi dough. Boil the pierogi in a large pot of salted water for about 5 minutes or until they float on the surface.
6.	Serve the potato-cottage cheese pierogi hot with melted butter or sour cream and fried onions on top.

PROS

This pierogi filling is a classic family recipe from Poland, made with simple and affordable ingredients that you can find in any grocery store.

It’s vegetarian and gluten-free, making it a versatile and healthy option for different dietary needs.

CONS

This pierogi filling is not vegan, as it contains dairy products.
It’s also high in carbs and sodium, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced meal.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Potatoes are a good source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, potassium, and magnesium.
Cottage cheese is a low-fat dairy product that is rich in protein, calcium, and vitamin B12.
Together, they make a filling and satisfying meal that can help you feel full and energized for longer.