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Pierogi filling with cottage cheese and potato Recipe

Polish · Filling · 35 min total

A classic Polish pierogi filling combining creamy cottage cheese with mashed potatoes, seasoned with onion and salt. Perfect for homemade pierogi.

Ingredients

• 1 lb potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 cup cottage cheese (dry curd or well-drained)
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons butter
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Boil potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash until smooth.
2. While potatoes cook, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until golden, about 5 minutes.
3. In a large bowl, combine mashed potatoes, cottage cheese, and sautéed onion. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well.
4. Let filling cool completely before using to fill pierogi dough.

Tips

• For a smoother filling, press cottage cheese through a sieve before mixing.
• Filling can be made a day ahead and refrigerated.
• If using wet cottage cheese, drain it in a cheesecloth for 30 minutes to avoid excess moisture.

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