Pierogi With Caramelized Onions
Soft Polish dumplings filled with creamy potato and cheese, topped with golden caramelized onions and sour cream. A comforting vegetarian classic that's surprisingly simple to make at home.
- Total time
- 50 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 480
- Protein
- 14g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Peel and cube potatoes, then boil in salted water for 12 minutes until fork-tender.
Step 2
Drain potatoes and mash with butter, then stir in shredded cheese and season with salt and pepper. Cool for 10 minutes.
Step 3
Mix flour and salt in a bowl. Create a well in the center and add egg and sour cream.
Step 4
Stir together with a fork, adding water as needed until shaggy dough forms. Knead for 3 minutes until smooth. Let rest 15 minutes covered.
Step 5
Slice onions thinly and cook in butter over medium heat for 20 minutes, stirring frequently, until deep golden and soft.
Step 6
Roll dough to 1/8-inch thickness on floured surface. Cut circles with a 3-inch cutter. Fill each with 1 tablespoon filling, fold, and seal edges.
Step 7
Bring a pot of salted water to boil. Cook pierogi 5-7 minutes until they float and cook 1 minute more. Remove with slotted spoon.
Step 8
Serve warm pierogi topped with caramelized onions, sour cream, and fresh dill.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- 9-inch cast iron skillet
- wooden spoon
- 3-inch pastry cutter
- fork
- potato masher
- colander
- slotted spoon
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