Classic Potato and Cheese Pierogi
These pierogi are filled with a smooth mixture of mashed potato and cheese, then folded into a soft, hand-rolled dough and boiled until tender. Finishing them in a buttered pan gives the outside a light golden color. The full process takes roughly 90 minutes.
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Rolling pin
- Pierogi cutter or biscuit cutter
- Potato masher
- Large pot
- Slotted spoon
- Skillet
Ingredients
For the Dough:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour preferably organic
- 1 cup sour cream full-fat
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon salt
For the Filling:
- 3 cups potatoes peeled and cubed, preferably Yukon Gold
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1 tablespoon butter for frying
Instructions
- Dough Preparation: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the sour cream and egg. Mix until a dough forms. Knead until smooth, cover with a cloth, and set aside.
- Filling Preparation: Boil the potatoes in a large pot of salted water until tender. Drain and mash with a potato masher until smooth. Stir in cheddar cheese, onion, and pepper until well combined.
- Forming Pierogi: Roll out the dough to about 1/8 inch thick. Cut circles using a pierogi cutter. Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each circle, fold over, and pinch to seal tightly.
- Cooking Pierogi: Boil water in a large pot. Cook pierogi in batches until they float, about 4-5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat and fry the pierogi until golden-brown, if desired.
Notes
- For an extra layer of flavor, caramelize some sliced onions in butter and serve them on top of the pierogi.
- You can also sprinkle fresh herbs like chives or parsley before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 648kcalCarbohydrates: 85gProtein: 20gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 116mgSodium: 547mgPotassium: 967mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 801IUVitamin C: 38mgCalcium: 303mgIron: 5mg
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