Description
Homemade Polish pierogi with a savory potato and cheese filling, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and boiled
- 1 cup farmer’s cheese or ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion, sautéed
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Sour cream for serving
- Chopped fresh chives for garnish
Instructions
- To make the dough, combine flour, egg, warm water, salt, and melted butter in a large bowl. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest for 30 minutes.
- For the filling, mash the boiled potatoes in a bowl. Add the farmer’s cheese, sautéed onion, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Divide the dough into two portions. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion of dough to about 1/8-inch thickness.
- Cut out circles using a 3-inch round cookie cutter or glass.
- Place a teaspoon of filling in the center of each circle. Fold the dough over to form a half-moon shape and crimp the edges with a fork to seal.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Carefully drop the pierogi into the boiling water, a few at a time.
- Cook for 3-5 minutes, or until they float to the top and are cooked through. Remove with a slotted spoon.
- Serve hot with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of fresh chives.
Notes
- You can pan-fry the boiled pierogi in butter until golden brown for extra flavor.
- Pierogi can be frozen before or after boiling. If freezing raw, place on a floured baking sheet and freeze until solid, then transfer to a freezer bag.
- Experiment with different fillings like sauerkraut and mushroom, or sweet fruit fillings.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling, Pan-frying (optional)
- Cuisine: Polish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 pierogi
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: pierogi, Polish, potato and cheese, classic, comfort food