Description
Experience the joy of homemade pierogi with this easy recipe! Soft, doughy dumplings filled with creamy potato and cheese create a comforting dish that evokes nostalgia. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners, these versatile parcels can be customized with various fillings. Enjoy them freshly cooked or freeze leftovers for a quick meal option. Get ready to impress your loved ones with this delicious traditional treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup water (adjust as needed)
- 2 medium starchy potatoes (about 1 cup mashed)
- 1 cup cottage cheese (or farmer's cheese)
- 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sour cream for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: In a bowl, mix flour and a pinch of salt. Create a well in the center, beat in the egg, then gradually add water until combined.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth. Cover and let rest while preparing filling.
- Make the filling: Boil potatoes until tender, then mash while hot. Mix in cottage cheese, sautéed onions, salt, and pepper.
- Shape pierogi: Roll out dough thinly and cut into circles. Place about one tablespoon of filling on each circle, fold over, and seal edges tightly.
- Cook pierogi: Boil salted water in a pot; drop in pierogi in batches until they float (about 3-5 minutes). Remove with a slotted spoon.
- Sauté pierogi: In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté boiled pierogi until golden brown on both sides. Serve warm with sour cream if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Eastern European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pierogi (130g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg