Pierogi Recipe

Michelle Kim

Follow this recipe to prepare delicious Pierogi, traditional Polish dumplings filled with a variety of savory or sweet fillings.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 40

Total Time 1 10

Course Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine Polish

Servings

Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

1 Large Pot For boiling the pierogi
1 Frying pan For frying the boiled pierogi
1 Rolling Pin For rolling the dough

Ingredients

3 cups All-purpose flour
1 tsp Salt
1 cup Sour cream
1 whole Egg Lightly beaten
1/2 cup Water Adjust as needed
2 cups Mashed potatoes Well seasoned
1 cup Cheese Cheddar or farmer's cheese
1 tbsp Butter Melted
to taste Salt and pepper

Instructions

In a bowl, mix flour and salt, make a well in the center.
Add sour cream, beaten egg, and water, mix to form a dough.
Knead the dough until smooth, cover and let it rest for 30 minutes.
In a bowl, mix mashed potatoes, cheese, butter, salt, and pepper.
Roll out the dough to about 1/8 inch thickness and cut into circles.
Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each circle.
Fold the dough over to form a half-moon shape, sealing the edges.
Boil the pierogi in salted water for 3-4 minutes, until they float.
Drain and then fry in a pan with butter until golden brown.
Serve warm with sour cream or caramelized onions.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, use only the potato and cheese filling without any meat additions. Variations can include sauerkraut, mushrooms, or even sweet fillings like fruit.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 25000IUVitamin C: 4.1mgCalcium: 800mgIron: 0.5mg

Keyword Comfort food, Dumplings, Pierogi, Polish, Savory, Traditional