Pierogi Recipe

Name: Pierogi
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: about 30 pierogi
Cuisine: Polish
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 large egg; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted; 1/4 cup warm water; 1 lb potatoes (about 2 medium), peeled and boiled; 1 cup farmer's cheese or dry cottage cheese; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; Salt and pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons butter for frying; 1/4 cup sour cream for serving

Polish · Main course · 90 min total

Pierogi recipe videos

Classic Polish dumplings filled with potato and cheese, boiled then pan-fried for a crispy finish. A comforting dish perfect as a main or side.

60
min prep

30
min cook

6
servings

380
kcal/serving

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup warm water
1 lb potatoes (about 2 medium), peeled and boiled
1 cup farmer's cheese or dry cottage cheese
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons butter for frying
1/4 cup sour cream for serving

Instructions

Make the dough: In a large bowl, mix flour and salt. Make a well, add egg, sour cream, and melted butter. Gradually add warm water, mixing until a soft dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for 5 minutes. Cover and rest 30 minutes.
Make the filling: Mash the boiled potatoes. In a skillet, sauté onion in 2 tablespoons butter until golden. Mix potatoes, cheese, sautéed onion, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Roll out dough on a floured surface to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into 3-inch rounds using a cutter or glass.
Place a heaping teaspoon of filling in the center of each round. Fold over into a half-moon, press edges to seal, and crimp with a fork.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Drop pierogi in batches (do not overcrowd). Cook until they float, then 2-3 minutes more. Remove with a slotted spoon.
In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add cooked pierogi and fry until golden on each side, about 3-4 minutes per side.
Serve hot with sour cream.

Tips

Pierogi can be frozen before boiling: place on a baking sheet, freeze solid, then transfer to a bag. Boil from frozen, adding 1-2 minutes to cooking time.
For a sweet version, fill with sweetened farmer's cheese or fruit, and serve with melted butter and sugar.
Leftover pierogi can be reheated in a skillet with butter.

More about Pierogi →

AI estimate may be inaccurate · Terms