Description
Homemade pierogi are delightful dumplings filled with creamy potato, onion, and cottage cheese, wrapped in a tender dough. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, these little pockets of joy promise to transport you back to cherished moments around the dinner table. Easy to prepare and customizable with various fillings, homemade pierogi are sure to become a beloved dish in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 medium starchy potatoes (about 1 lb), peeled and cubed
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup cottage cheese (full-fat)
- 2 tbsp butter (for sautéing onions)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, mix flour and a pinch of salt. Create a well in the center, add the egg, and gradually mix in water until a soft dough forms. Knead on a floured surface until smooth.
- Make the Filling: Boil potatoes until tender; drain and mash while warm. Sauté onions in butter until golden, then combine with mashed potatoes, cottage cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Roll Out the Dough: Divide dough into portions; roll each out to about 1/8 inch thick. Cut into 3-inch circles.
- Fill and Seal: Place one tablespoon of filling on each circle, fold over, and seal edges tightly.
- Cook: Boil salted water; drop pierogi in batches until they float (about 3-5 minutes). Remove with a slotted spoon.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Eastern European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 pierogi (160g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg