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Easy Homemade Pierogies

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Pierogies

Oh pierogi, how can a little piece of dough stuffed with potato and cheese taste so darn good? I’ve had a hankerin’ for the eastern european potato dumpling since I was a bridesmaid for a good friend that I had met through work. At her fabulous wedding buffet there was pan after pan of delicious Pierogies that her Mom and Aunties had lovingly handmade. It was a family tradition! No matter how fancy the wedding or how posh the venue no wedding in that family was complete without at least a billion homemade pierogies. Let’s just say it was a good thing there was a lot of good dancing at that wedding to work off the calories, or my bridesmaid dress would have burst at the seams!Pierogies

Being the resourceful person I am, I was sure to invite myself over the next time my friend’s Mom was making pierogies. She was one of those fabulous cooks that just used a bit of this and a bit of that, with no real recipe. She was kind enough to let me measure as she cooked, and I came up with a recipe. I used that recipe so many times I actually got to the point where I didn’t need to measure or follow the recipe anymore. So when I promised a couple of friends I would post my pierogi recipe, I had to stop and measure as I cooked, just like I did all those years ago. This recipe will only make about 30 pierogies, so while it won’t be enough for a wedding with 300 guests, it should be enough to feed your family!

Mix together shortening, egg yolks and cold mashed potatoes.
Mix together shortening, egg yolks and cold mashed potatoes.

 

As a side note, I always use the plastic water bottle trick to separate an egg.  Use a washed out water bottle. Touch the top of the yolk with the bottle.
As a side note, I always use the plastic water bottle trick to separate an egg. Use a washed out water bottle. Touch the top of the yolk with the bottle.
Gently squeeze the bottle.
Gently squeeze the bottle.
Transfer yolk to new dish and release pressure on the side of the bottle. Easy Peazy!
Transfer yolk to new dish and release pressure on the side of the bottle. Easy Peazy!

 

Mix together flour, salt and cream of tartar.
Mix together flour, salt and cream of tartar.

 

Add flour mixture to potato mixture, a small amount at a time, alternating with  water.  Add enough flour so dough is soft but not sticky.
Add flour mixture to potato mixture, a small amount at a time, alternating with water. Add enough flour so dough is soft but not sticky.

 

Form dough into a ball and let rest, covered in plastic on a floured surface.
Form dough into a ball and let rest, covered in plastic on a floured surface.

 

After dough has rested, roll out on to a floured surface to about 1/8th of an inch thick.  It's easier to roll the dough if you roll out only half at a time.
After dough has rested, roll out on to a floured surface to about 1/8th of an inch thick. It’s easier to roll the dough if you roll out only half at a time.

 

Cut dough out using a 3 inch cookie cutter, or if you don't have one, use a 3 inch glass.
Cut dough out using a 3 inch cookie cutter, or if you don’t have one, use a 3 inch glass.
Mix together mashed potatoes, cheese, egg white and salt and pepper.   Sometimes I also add in a 1/4 cup of sauteed onions.
Mix together mashed potatoes, cheese, egg white and salt and pepper. Sometimes I also add in a 1/4 cup of sauteed onions.

 

Place about a teaspoon of the filling mixture in the middle of each dough circle. Don't put into too much!
Place about a teaspoon of the filling mixture in the middle of each dough circle. Don’t put into too much!

 

Fold dough over and pinch ends closed. And place on a parchment covered cookie sheet.
Fold dough over and pinch ends closed. And place on a parchment covered cookie sheet.

 

Gently place pierogies in boiling water.
Gently place pierogies in boiling water.

 

When pierogies float to the surface of the water, they're done!  It should take about 5 minutes.
When pierogies float to the surface of the water, they’re done! It should take about 5 minutes.

 

Place boiled pierogies in a hot pan with a mixture of 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons olive oil and brown.  The olive oil helps keep the butter from browning too quickly.
Place boiled pierogies in a hot pan with a mixture of 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons olive oil and brown. The olive oil helps keep the butter from browning too quickly.

 

Serve hot with sour cream and sliced green onions.  Bacon bits and sauteed onions make great toppings too!  Enjoy!
Serve hot with sour cream and sliced green onions. Bacon bits and sauteed onions make great toppings too! Enjoy!

 

Homemade Pierogies

Dough
1/2 cup cold mashed potatoes
2 tablespoons shortening
3 egg yolks
1/2 cup warm water
1 3/4 to 2 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cream of tarter

Filling
1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup mashed potatoes
1 egg whites
salt and pepper to taste

Combine mashed potatoes, shortening and egg yolks in a bowl. In another bowl mix flour, salt and cream of tarter. Add flour mixture to mashed potato mixture a small amount at a time, alternating with the water. Cover with plastic wrap and let stand 10 – 15 minutes.

Roll out dough to about 1/8th of an inch thick, cut with a 3 inch round cookie cutter.

Place about 1 heaping teaspoon of filling on each round, then fold and pinch edges together.

To cook, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add perogies in batches to boiling water and cook just until they float and puff slightly. (about 5 minutes)

Remove from water. Perogies can be served at this point, or fried in a pan with oil (and I add a bit of butter) until golden brown.


Easy Homemade Pierogies
Ingredients
  • Dough
  • 1/2 cup cold mashed potatoes
  • 2 tablespoons shortening
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup warm water
  • 1 3/4 to 2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tarter
  • [br]
  • Filling
  • 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup mashed potatoes
  • 1 egg whites
  • salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Combine mashed potatoes, shortening and egg yolks in a bowl. In another bowl mix flour, salt and cream of tarter. Add flour mixture to mashed potato mixture a small amount at a time, alternating with the water. Cover with plastic wrap and let stand 10 – 15 minutes.
  2. Roll out dough to about 1/8th of an inch thick, cut with a 3 inch round cookie cutter.
  3. Place about 1 heaping teaspoon of filling on each round, then fold and pinch edges together.
  4. To cook, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add perogies in batches to boiling water and cook just until they float and puff slightly. (about 5 minutes)
  5. Remove from water. Perogies can be served at this point, or fried in a pan with oil (and I add a bit of butter) until golden brown.
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Comments

  1. Chardonnay says

    January 11, 2014 at 10:47 pm

    I’ve never had pierogies before. They look delicious and the presentation is beautiful! I will be giving this recipe a try.

  2. Shannon says

    January 12, 2014 at 2:53 am

    I have always wanted to make these and I might do it now…I love the egg yolk trick!

  3. Robin (Masshole Mommy) says

    January 12, 2014 at 3:26 am

    I love Perogies and buy the frozen ones all the time. I don’t know why, but I never thought of making them myself at home before. I will have to try this recipe one of these days 🙂

  4. Ann@iw says

    January 12, 2014 at 4:47 am

    The ladies at our church make these over a series of days. I helped peel the potatoes… That’s it.
    My kids love them, as do I. I had no idea there were potatoes in the dough!

  5. Lori says

    January 12, 2014 at 5:44 am

    We really enjoy good pierogies in our home, as they are a favorite dish! I have yet to make edible one a at, but this recipe looms easy to do and I hope I can get it done right, thank you for posting this!

  6. Isabella Grey says

    January 12, 2014 at 8:04 am

    That looks just delicious! I love pierogies, but I always thought they were a ton of work. Glad to see I’m wrong!

  7. Sage says

    January 12, 2014 at 8:23 am

    These look wonderful! I love these and will give your recipe a try. Either that or I have to move closer to you. Also, I have never heard of using a plastic bottle to separate egg yolks. Thanks for the tip!

  8. Joanna Sormunen says

    January 12, 2014 at 10:08 am

    Thank you for sharing this recepy! I love everything with potatoes in it, lol. Never tried pierogies but I bet they are amazing!

  9. Anita Breeze says

    January 12, 2014 at 11:31 am

    Wow! My teenagers are going to LOVE you! They love perogies and if I made them some homemade ones they would be so happy! Thanks for sharing the recipe!

  10. Ronnie says

    January 12, 2014 at 11:46 am

    That looks so good and easy to make! Very similar to the empanadas my grandma makes, except she deep fries those. This is healthier for sure.

  11. Maria says

    January 12, 2014 at 1:05 pm

    These looks so good. My kids would enjoy these for sure!

  12. Megan says

    January 12, 2014 at 1:21 pm

    Oh. My. Word. These look amazing! I’m going to try this recipe tonight!

  13. Amanda Love says

    January 12, 2014 at 3:25 pm

    I’ve always wanted to try this and now you’ve just showed me an easy way to separate my egg yolks. I’ve never done that before. I’m so going to try it. Thanks for sharing.

  14. GossipMoms says

    January 12, 2014 at 3:26 pm

    My family & I never tasted pierogies before, but it looks really simple to make I would introduce this to the hubby & ask him if he would like to try this out

  15. Kathy H. says

    January 12, 2014 at 5:33 pm

    Looks yummy …we had frozen ones tonight….

  16. rebeccabasset says

    January 12, 2014 at 6:09 pm

    Wow these sound delicious, it has been a while since I have had Pierogies, but I love them too!

    Thanks for the Post, Picture’s and the Recipe!

  17. NJMom says

    January 12, 2014 at 6:52 pm

    I can’t wait to try this! I grew up on authentic Hungarian/Polish pierogies and haven’t had a good real one in years. The recipe looks easy to follow and the pictures are great! I’ll make the potato ones but also want to try other fillings like cabbage, sauerkraut and cheese. Thank you!

  18. Chubskulit Rose says

    January 12, 2014 at 6:57 pm

    Thank you for sharing this recipe, I might try this one day. My husband always tells me how good pierogies are.

  19. Veronica says

    January 12, 2014 at 8:26 pm

    Never had these before. they look pretty good.

  20. Annemarie says

    January 12, 2014 at 8:56 pm

    I have always wanted to try this, thanks for passing on the recipe!

  21. snickers says

    January 12, 2014 at 9:40 pm

    I’ll just wait for Pattypie to ship me some, my bucket list of new dishes are overflowing. LOL

    Thanks for sharing! I like them fried better than boiled, but it’s just a preference. I also have made them with beef, onion and cabbage in them. Just cook the ingredients together and do the same thing.

  22. amanda says

    January 13, 2014 at 9:41 am

    oh yum! my college roommate’s parents are both originally from Poland – a decade or more after graduation from college and when she came to visit, guess what we made… pierogies. YUM

  23. lisa says

    January 13, 2014 at 10:09 am

    I love boxed pierogies. I’m sure home made is excellent! I’ve pinned it for later and look forward to trying these. Thanks!

  24. Brandi says

    January 13, 2014 at 1:56 pm

    Can’t wait to try these, they look delish!

  25. Melanie a/k/a CrazyMom says

    January 13, 2014 at 5:46 pm

    Thanks for a great recipe.. I love pierogies but do not like pre-made foods.. I had no idea that they are THAT simple to make..thanks for sharing, gonna give them a try soon

  26. Dawn says

    January 13, 2014 at 6:31 pm

    My daughter and I love pierogies, but we only made them homemade once and they were gross. We might try your recipe this time. 🙂

  27. Fabulous Perks says

    January 13, 2014 at 6:55 pm

    These look so yummy and easy to make. Is this a Spanish dish? I’m going to try and make it.

    • Bren says

      March 23, 2017 at 7:47 am

      It’s a Polish dish, from Poland. Delicious!

  28. Anya@IW says

    January 13, 2014 at 7:14 pm

    These look beyond delicious. All the necessary food groups in a tasty little pocket….I’m a little in awe of how perfect yours look Patty, but your recipe is easy to follow and I think I might give them a go! 🙂

  29. PattyPie says

    January 13, 2014 at 7:16 pm

    Not Spanish, more eastern European usually Polish or Ukrainian 🙂

  30. PattyPie says

    January 13, 2014 at 7:17 pm

    Oh Anya, you know I picked the best ones out for the picture 😉 They are very tasty even if they aren’t picture perfect. Besides, they are supposed to be “rustic” 😉 Oh I love that term! 😉

  31. md Kennedy says

    January 14, 2014 at 4:30 pm

    My granddaughter is a pierogie fanatic. However, I always thought making them was a chore so I never did. Your recipe proves me so wrong – I’;; have to invite her over to give my homemade ones a try.

  32. Lindsey says

    January 14, 2014 at 4:40 pm

    Oh, these look delicious! I’m going to have to try this recipe! 🙂

  33. Lily@IW says

    January 16, 2014 at 8:34 am

    Is it really that easy? I can do this and I can’t wait to try these! All the ingredients are so handy too. Have never made them and they’re not something we regularly eat. I do believe these will become a regular dish out our home. I hope to give it try today or tomorrow.

    The pictures make hungry.

  34. Tillie says

    January 24, 2014 at 5:13 pm

    They look great, tasty and easy..especially the step by step…
    and I love the egg yoke trick too, recipe I will try for sure!

  35. Sandra Beeman says

    January 24, 2014 at 5:13 pm

    The first time I tasted homemade pierogies was at a friend’s house 10 years ago. I’m crafty as well and happen to park myself athe the kitchen table while my friend and her husband create magic. There’s no other taste like that of a fresh made pierogie with butter.

  36. Dawn Rader says

    January 24, 2014 at 5:14 pm

    ok this is by far one of my favorite recipes! my children love perogies!! thanks for sharing

  37. Missy Morrison Goodsell says

    January 24, 2014 at 5:14 pm

    Thank you for sharing this great info !!

  38. Diana Ward says

    January 24, 2014 at 5:15 pm

    I got addicted to pierogies when my husband and I lived in Ukraine for a time as missionaries. We could buy them anywhere for almost nothing, and we did! Back home I’ve bought frozen in the stores, but I’ve never tried to make them. Reading this, though, I will. Thanks!!!

  39. Joyce Parker says

    January 25, 2014 at 10:43 am

    My grandma taught me how to make pierogies………but with Farmers Cheese….they are yummmmm m m m m…….she also made them with meat and sometimes certain berries in season……….so good. Old Polish recipe….thanks so much for posting this.

  40. Chris Wills says

    January 27, 2014 at 7:33 am

    My mom made the best, u can also stuff with cabbage onion bacon hamburg

  41. Shannon says

    August 3, 2014 at 6:20 pm

    These look so good, thank you for sharing with us.

  42. Barbara says

    December 11, 2018 at 1:55 pm

    Your site was full of things I didn’t know and can be interesting to others as well. But please, the word is Pierogi—that is the plural. form for Pierog. But of course, 1 pierog would never do.

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