Homemade Pierogi
Try these tasty pockets of dough filled with smooth and creamy mashed potatoes and cheese!
Prep: 20min
Total: 130min
Yield: 65
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 109 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 4 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Trans Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 17 mg, Sodium 136 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, unSaturated Fat 2 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 6 cups all purpose flour
- 2 cups cold water (divided )
- 2 eggs (beaten)
- 6 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 3 ¾ pounds baking potatoes
- 1 medium white onion (finely diced)
- ⅓ cup butter (divided)
- 4 ½ cups cheddar cheese (finely shredded )
- salt (to taste)
- white pepper (to taste, or very fine black pepper)
- 1 onion (diced or thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons butter (or as needed for frying)
- sour cream (optional, for serving)
Instruction:
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let it rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes or up to 1 hour.
- Once the potatoes are cooked, place them in a large bowl and mash them. Add onions, cheese, and remaining butter. Continue mashing until the potatoes become very smooth.
- The pierogi can either be cooked or frozen at this point.
- Serve warm with onions and sour cream.
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FAQ
Are pierogies traditionally boiled or fried?
Boiling Pierogi is the most popular method of cooking Pierogi because it adds no additional calories to your meal. It also offers a soft, delicate texture which is the more traditional way of eating Polish pierogi.
What is pierogi dough made of?
This recipe is a simple combination of flour, eggs, water, and salt. You might need to add a little more water or a little more flour based on the humidity of the day, the weight of the flour, and other factors. The dough should not be so dry it is crumbly or so wet it is sticky.
What do you eat perogies with?
Pierogi are traditionally eaten simply with melted butter, sour cream, or fried onions on top. But if you want to serve them with something more substantial or with dipping sauces, you absolutely can!
Are perogies Ukrainian or Polish?
Pierogi are one of the most recognizable Polish foods. Pierogi is actually the plural form of the word pieróg, a generic term for filled dumplings. These half circular dumplings are made from unleavened dough and are stuffed with fillings.
