pierogies with potato and cheese filling
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prep time
50 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 - egg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 large potatoes
- 8 ounces cheese, sharp tasting
- - salt
- - black pepper
- 1/4 can onions, small diced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 clove garlic, minced
How To Make pierogies with potato and cheese filling
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Step 1Mix flour, water, and egg and salt together. Knead on a lightly floured surface until smooth. Cover dough with bowl and let rest for 30 minutes.
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Step 2Boil potatoes until soft. Drain and rinse. Add cheese. Let stand a few minutes until cheese melts. Then fold potatoes and cheese together.
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Step 3Roll out dough about 1/8-inch thick. Cut into 3-inch squares. Fill each square of dough with one teaspoon of potato and cheese filling. Fold in half and pinch ends together to seal. Drop in hot boiling water and simmer for 8 minutes. Melt butter in a skillet and add onions and garlic till softened. Drain pierogies and add to the butter. Fry in butter a few minutes until heated through. Salt and pepper, to taste.
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Category:
Other Main Dishes
Keyword:
#dumplings
Keyword:
#russian
Culture:
Eastern European
Ingredient:
Potatoes
Method:
Stove Top
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