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Pierogi

Classic Polish dumplings with a simple potato and cheese filling, served with sour cream and a red sauce. These are boiled then pan-fried for a crispy finish.

Total time
45 min
Servings
4
Calories
450
Protein
15g
Pierogi
comfortingPolishvegetariancheesecrispysoftdinnerdumplings

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Boil the 2 potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash with 1 cup cheddar cheese until smooth.

  2. Step 2

    In a bowl, mix 2 cups flour, 0.5 cup water, and 1 egg until a dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for 5 minutes until smooth.

  3. Step 3

    Roll the dough thin (about 1/8 inch) and cut into 3-inch circles. Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each circle.

  4. Step 4

    Fold the dough over the filling and press edges to seal. Boil the pierogi in salted water until they float, about 3-4 minutes.

  5. Step 5

    Melt 2 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the boiled pierogi until golden and crispy, about 3 minutes per side.

  6. Step 6

    Serve the pierogi hot with 0.5 cup sour cream and 1 cup marinara sauce on the side.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot
  • skillet
  • rolling pin
  • mixing bowl
  • masher

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