Potato and Cheese Pierogi Recipe

Hi, Daisies!

Today is Piergoi's day and decided that I wanted to share a recipe with you! I absolutely love pierogi. Did you know, originally these yummy little dumplings actually came from China and were brought to Poland. This hopefully will be a simple recipe for you and fun to make at home, either by yourself or with others.

Ingredients

Filling

- 2 lbs russet potatoes

- 1 tbsp Kosher salt

- 8 oz dry curd or farmers cheese or ricotta

- 1 tbsp butter

- 2 tbsp finely minced onion

- kosher salt and black pepper to taste

Dough

- 2- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

- 1 large egg

- 1 tsp salt

- 1 cup of water

Directions - Make the Filling

1. Wash your potatoes and place in a pot with cold water and salt

2. Bring the potatoes to boil, cover and let simmer for 30 min

3. While boiling place the butter and onions in a small pan

4. Remove potatoes, peel and then fork blend

5. Add the cheese to everything and sautee

Directions - Make the Dough

1. Place flour in a bowl and make a well in the center

2. Break the egg and place into the flour well, add salt and water a little at a time

3. Knead the dough adding flour or water until it forms a smooth ball

4. Divide the dough in 1/2 and cover each to set aside for 20 minutes

Directions - Form & Cook

1. Roll out the dough 1/8" thick and cut into 2-inch circles

2. Spoon out 1 1/2 tsp filling per pierogi circle

3. Fold the dough in half and pinch the edges closed

4. Gather the scraps, re-roll and continue to make the pierogi

5. Sprinkle a baking sheet with flour and cover with a towel for a few minutes

6. In a large saucepan with water and salt boil 6-10 pierogi at a time

7. Once they rise to the surface you can take them out and add more

8. Serve and enjoy.

I love to top my Pierogi with sourcream, (I love sour cream with anything, actually), but some people like to use olive oil, cheese or bacon, and some just plain.

I hope that you enjoyed this recipe, and don't forget to share your pierogi with our Facebook page, even if it isn't potatoes and cheese.

xoxo Backwoods Daisy