Description
Pierogi are delightful dumplings filled with creamy potato and cottage cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup room temperature water
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 medium starchy potatoes (like Russets)
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- Sour cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a bowl, mix flour and salt. Create a well in the center, adding the egg and water gradually until a soft dough forms. Knead gently until smooth.
- Make the Filling: Boil peeled potatoes until fork-tender, then drain and mash. Mix with cottage cheese and season with salt.
- Roll Out Dough: On a floured surface, roll dough to about 1/8 inch thick. Cut out 3-inch circles using a cookie cutter.
- Fill and Seal: Place one tablespoon of filling on each circle, fold over, and pinch edges firmly to seal.
- Cook the Pierogi: Boil salted water in a pot; drop in pierogi batches and cook until they float (3-5 minutes). Remove with a slotted spoon.
- Sauté for Extra Flavor: In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter; sauté cooked pierogi until golden brown on both sides.
Notes
- Serve with sour cream for a delicious finish.
- These pierogi can be frozen before cooking for later use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Boiling and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Eastern European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pierogi
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg