Authentic Polish Pierogi Recipe

Ingredients

• 4.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 cups sour cream
• 2 eggs eggs
• 1 egg yolk
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 8 baking potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons processed cheese sauce
• 1 pinch onion salt, or to taste
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Gather all ingredients.
2. Prepare the dough: In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together sour cream, eggs, egg yolk, butter, and oil. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the flour, mixing until well combined and a dough forms. Cover the bowl with a towel and let rest for 15 to 20 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, prepare the filling: Place potatoes in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are tender, approximately 15 minutes.
4. Drain the potatoes and mash them with shredded cheese and cheese sauce while still hot. Season with onion salt, salt, and pepper to taste. Allow the filling to cool completely.
5. Divide the pierogi dough into two equal portions. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion of the dough at a time to a thickness of approximately 1/8 to 1/4 inch. Use a cookie cutter, pierogi cutter, or a glass to cut out circles with a diameter of 3 to 4 inches.
6. Assemble the pierogi: Lightly brush water around the edges of each circle. Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each circle.
7. Fold the circles in half to create half-circles. Press firmly to seal the edges, either by hand or using a fork to create a decorative crimped edge.
8. Arrange the pierogi on a cookie sheet and place in the freezer. Once frozen, transfer the pierogi to freezer-safe storage bags or containers.
9. To cook the pierogi: Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Gently add the pierogi to the boiling water in batches. Cook until they float to the surface, about 5 minutes. Avoid overcooking, as this can make them soggy. Remove the cooked pierogi with a slotted spoon.
10. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

• Calories: 281 kcal
• Fat Content: 11 g
• Fiber Content: 3 g
• Sugar Content: 1 g
• Sodium Content: 351 mg
• Protein Content: 8 g
• Cholesterol Content: 50 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 38 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g