Description
These Potato and Cheese Pierogi are a cherished Ukrainian recipe passed down through generations. Perfect when served with melted butter and sauteed onions or crispy fried. They can also be conveniently frozen for later enjoyment.
Ingredients
Dough:
- 6 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 eggs
- 1 pinch salt
- Water, as needed
Filling:
- 5 pounds potatoes, peeled
- 1 pound processed cheese, cubed
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Onion salt, to taste
Instructions
- Cook Potatoes: Boil potatoes in salted water until tender, then drain.
- Prepare Dough: Mix flour, eggs, and salt, adding water gradually until dough forms. Roll out thinly and cut circles.
- Make Filling: Combine potatoes, cheese, salt, pepper, and onion salt. Fill dough circles, fold, and seal.
- Cook Pierogi: Boil in water until they float to the top. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Boiling, Frying
- Cuisine: Ukrainian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pierogi
- Calories: 97
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 103mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
