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 and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Shortcut Pierogies

Cooking Method: Boiling, Pan frying Cuisine: Eastern European, Polish Courses: Comfort Food, Dinner, Main Dish Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1600

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 pound Potatoes
• 1 medium Onion
• 1 cup Cheddar cheese
• ¹⁄₂ cup Sour cream
• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 large Egg
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 2 tablespoon Vegetable oil

Instructions

1. Boil the potatoes until tender, then peel and mash them.
2. In a pan, sauté the onion until translucent.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, sautéed onion, cheddar cheese, sour cream, flour, egg, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
4. Divide the dough into small portions and roll each portion into a thin circle.
5. Place a spoonful of the potato filling onto each dough circle, then fold the dough over and seal the edges.
6. Boil the pierogies in salted water for a few minutes until they float to the surface.
7. In a separate pan, heat butter and vegetable oil over medium heat. Fry the boiled pierogies until golden brown.
8. Serve hot with sour cream or your favorite sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 400kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 55g19%

Sugars 2g

Protein 10g20%

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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.