Pierogi Filling Recipe

Name: Pierogi Filling
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: about 2 cups
Cuisine: Polish
Ingredients: 1 lb potatoes (about 3 medium), peeled and quartered; 1 cup farmer's cheese or dry cottage cheese; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons butter; Salt and pepper to taste

Polish · Filling · 30 min total

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A classic Polish potato and cheese filling for pierogi, creamy and savory with a hint of onion.

15
min prep

15
min cook

4
servings

220
kcal/serving

Ingredients

1 lb potatoes (about 3 medium), peeled and quartered
1 cup farmer's cheese or dry cottage cheese
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons butter
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Boil potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash until smooth.
While potatoes cook, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until golden, about 5 minutes.
Combine mashed potatoes, sautéed onion, and farmer's cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well.
Let filling cool completely before using to fill pierogi dough.

Tips

For a smoother texture, press the filling through a ricer.
Filling can be made a day ahead and refrigerated.

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