Shortcut Pierogies

Pierogies are a traditional Polish dish that can be traced back to the 13th century. They are often served during holidays and special occasions.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.

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Shortcut Pierogies

Cooking Method: Boiling, Frying Cuisine: Eastern European, Polish Courses: Comfort Food, Dinner, Main Dish Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Potatoes
• 250 gram All-purpose flour
• 50 gram Butter
• 1 piece Onion
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Pepper
• 4 tablespoon Sour cream

Instructions

1. Boil the potatoes until tender. Drain and mash them.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, flour, butter, salt, and pepper. Knead until a smooth dough forms.
3. Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut out circles using a round cookie cutter.
4. Place a spoonful of the potato filling in the center of each circle. Fold the dough in half to form a half-moon shape and seal the edges.
5. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pierogies in batches for about 3-4 minutes, until they float to the surface.
6. In a separate pan, melt the butter and sauté the onion until golden brown.
7. Serve the pierogies with sautéed onions and a dollop of sour cream.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 55g19%

Sugars 2g

Protein 8g16%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.