Best Homemade Polish Pierogi Recipes

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PIEROGI (POLISH DUMPLINGS)



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This recipe has been a family favorite passed on from generation to generation. We traditionally make these for Christmas, but they can be made for any special event. There's some work involved, but the outcome is rewarding! After the perogies have boiled, they can be fried in some butter and onions or served with sour cream.

Provided by TAB

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Dumpling Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons butter
⅓ cup chopped onion
1 ½ cups sauerkraut, drained and minced
salt and pepper to taste
3 tablespoons butter
½ cup chopped onion
2 cups cold mashed potatoes
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon white pepper
3 egg
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
3 cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon baking powder

Steps:

  • To prepare the sauerkraut filling, melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion, and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the drained sauerkraut and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper, then remove to a plate to cool.
  • For the mashed potato filling, melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion, and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir into the mashed potatoes, and season with salt and white pepper.
  • To make the dough, beat together the eggs and sour cream until smooth. Sift together the flour, salt, and baking powder; stir into the sour cream mixture until dough comes together. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface until firm and smooth. Divide the dough in half, then roll out one half to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into 3 inch rounds using a biscuit cutter.
  • Place a small spoonful of the mashed potato filling into the center of each round. Moisten the edges with water, fold over, and press together with a fork to seal. Repeat procedure with the remaining dough and the sauerkraut filling.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add perogies and cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until pierogi float to the top. Remove with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.8 calories, Carbohydrate 33.2 g, Cholesterol 68.3 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 698.3 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

HOMEMADE POLISH PIEROGI



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My mother made many dozens of these and measured ingredients using the palm of her hand. We've passed the recipe down over the years as the family has grown. -Veronica Weinkauf, South Bend, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 large eggs
1/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 large egg
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
Dash pepper
1 carton (15 to 16 ounces) soft farmer cheese or whole-milk ricotta cheese
1 to 4 tablespoons butter, divided
Optional: sour cream and minced chives

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk eggs, water and salt until blended; gradually stir in flour. Transfer to a lightly floured surface; knead 10-12 times, forming a firm dough. Cover and let rest 10 minutes., For filling, in a small bowl, whisk egg, salt, sugar and pepper. Stir in cheese., Divide dough into 4 portions. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion to 1/8-in. thickness; cut with a floured 4-in. round cookie cutter. Place 1 tablespoon filling in center of each circle. Moisten edges with water; fold in half and press edges to seal. Repeat with remaining dough and filling. , In a 6-qt. stockpot, bring water to a boil. Add pierogi in batches; reduce heat to a gentle simmer. Cook until pierogi float to the top and are tender, 2-3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon., In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat. Add pierogi in batches; cook until golden brown, 1-3 minutes on each side, adding additional butter as necessary. If desired, serve with sour cream and chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 500mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

PIEROGI (TRADITIONAL POLISH DUMPLINGS)



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This authentic Polish pierogi recipe is from my grandmother and has been handed down in our family for generations. The pierogi are filled with cheese, potatoes, and mushrooms but you can use the dough recipe and stuff them with other fillings to your liking. There are many ways to serve pierogi - either topped with fried onions and parsley or serve them with sour cream, melted butter, and fried pieces of bacon.

Provided by Magda

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Dumpling Recipes

Time 1h55m

Yield 80

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ⅓ (15 ounce) containers farmer's cheese
7 potatoes, peeled and boiled
3 tablespoons vegetable oil, or as needed
2 ½ cups mushrooms, peeled and sliced
3 onions, chopped
1 tablespoon sour cream
salt and ground black pepper to taste
8 cups all-purpose flour, or more as needed
2 eggs
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
2 cups lukewarm water

Steps:

  • Pass farmer's cheese and cooked potatoes separately through a food grinder or food processor.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook mushrooms and onions until soft, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Combine farmer's cheese, potatoes, mushroom mixture, sour cream, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix together and set filling aside.
  • Place flour on a clean work surface and make a well in the center. Crack both eggs into the well. Add butter and a few tablespoons of the warm water. Mix with your hands, gradually adding more warm water, 1 tablespoon at a time, as you go. Knead well, continuing to add more water as needed. Knead until dough is soft and smooth, adding more flour to the work surface as needed.
  • Cut off 1/4 of the dough and roll out to a thickness of 1/8 inch. Cut out circles using a glass or a round pastry cutter, saving the excess dough for your next batch.
  • Fill each dough circle with 1 teaspoon of filling. Fold dough over into a half-moon shape and pinch edges together to seal. Cover with a clean dish towel so pierogi won't dry out and repeat with remaining dough and filling.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a gentle boil. Add the pierogi in batches, about 20 at a time, and cook until they float to the surface, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain in a strainer. Repeat with the remaining pierogi.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75.8 calories, Carbohydrate 11.3 g, Cholesterol 9.2 mg, Fat 2.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 13.8 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

GRANDMA'S POLISH PEROGIES



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My grandfather is Polish, and his mother taught my grandmother how to make these delicious perogies. The recipe has been in the family for generations, with a few alterations of course! Serve plain, or with butter, sour cream, bacon, etc. Perfecting the perogie technique takes time, and after a while, you will develop your own system.

Provided by STEPH577

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Dumpling Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 cups sour cream
2 eggs
1 egg yolk
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
8 baking potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons processed cheese sauce
1 dash onion salt to taste
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, stir together the flour and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together the butter, sour cream, eggs, egg yolk and oil. Stir the wet ingredients into the flour until well blended. Cover the bowl with a towel, and let stand for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Place potatoes into a pot, and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain, and mash with shredded cheese and cheese sauce while still hot. Season with onion salt, salt and pepper. Set aside to cool.
  • Separate the perogie dough into two balls. Roll out one piece at a time on a lightly floured surface until it is thin enough to work with, but not too thin so that it tears. Cut into circles using a cookie cutter, perogie cutter, or a glass. Brush a little water around the edges of the circles, and spoon some filling into the center. Fold the circles over into half-circles, and press to seal the edges. Place perogies on a cookie sheet, and freeze. Once frozen, transfer to freezer storage bags or containers.
  • To cook perogies: Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Drop perogies in one at a time. They are done when they float to the top. Do not boil too long, or they will be soggy! Remove with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.3 calories, Carbohydrate 37.6 g, Cholesterol 50.4 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 350.5 mg, Sugar 1 g

HOMEMADE PIEROGI



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Pierogi, dumplings stuffed with a filling, make for a wonderful change-of-pace side dish. -Diane Gawrys, Manchester, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

5 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
3 large eggs
1/2 cup butter, softened
FILLING:
4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 medium onions, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
5 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS (for each serving):
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon butter
Minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a food processor, combine flour and salt; cover and pulse to blend. Add water, eggs and butter; cover and pulse until dough forms a ball, adding an additional 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed. Let rest, covered, 15 to 30 minutes., Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until tender, 10-15 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium-high heat, saute onions in butter until tender; set aside., Drain potatoes. Over very low heat, stir potatoes until steam has evaporated, 1-2 minutes. Press through a potato ricer or strainer into a large bowl. Stir in cream cheese, salt, pepper and onion mixture; set aside., Divide dough into 4 parts. On a lightly floured surface, roll 1 portion of dough to 1/8-in. thickness; cut with a floured 3-in. biscuit cutter. Place 2 teaspoons of filling in center of each circle. Moisten edges with water; fold in half and press edges to seal. Repeat with remaining dough and filling., Bring a Dutch oven of water to a boil over high heat; add pierogi in batches. Reduce heat to a gentle simmer; cook until pierogi float to the top and are tender, 1-2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon. In a large skillet, saute 4 pierogi and onion in butter until pierogi are lightly browned and heated through; sprinkle with parsley. Repeat with remaining pierogi. Freeze option: Place cooled pierogi on waxed paper-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pans; freeze until firm. Transfer to an airtight freezer container; freeze up to 3 months. To use, for each serving, in a large skillet, saute 4 pierogi and 1/4 cup chopped onion in 1 tablespoon butter until pierogi are lightly browned and heated through; sprinkle with minced fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373 calories, Fat 22g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 379mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

POLISH PIEROGI



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I'm from a small town in New Jersey where a number of Polish immigrants-including my parents-settled. My mother was a great cook who taught me lots of Polish recipes like this one, which I have adapted to use in my catering business. Also called Polish lasagna, it's a real crowd-pleaser! -Adeline Piscitelli, Sayreville, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h15m

Yield 4-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 25

DOUGH:
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup warm water
POTATO FILLING:
1/2 pound potatoes, peeled, cooked, drained and mashed, about 2 medium
1/4 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
CHEESE FILLING:
1 cup 4% cottage cheese, drained and patted dry
1 large egg yolk, beaten
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter, melted
COOKING LIQUID:
3 chicken bouillon cubes
8 cups water
1 teaspoon canola oil
TOPPING:
1/2 cup butter
1 large onion, chopped
2 cups sliced mushrooms

Steps:

  • To make dough, mix flour, eggs, sour cream, salt and water (a little at a time). Knead dough until firm and elastic; cover and let rest 10 minutes. , For potato filling, combine ingredients; set aside. For cheese filling, combine ingredients; set aside. , Divide dough into 3 parts. On floured surface, roll dough to 1/8-in. thickness; cut into 3-in. rounds with cutter, rerolling dough as needed. Place 1 teaspoon filling in center of each round; fold and press edges together firmly to seal. , Dissolve bouillon cubes in water in large saucepan; add oil. Heat to a simmer over medium heat. Working in batches, drop pierogi into simmering water. Do not crowd. Simmer until tender, about 15 minutes, stirring gently with wooden spoon to prevent sticking. Remove with slotted spoon; drain well. , Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add onion. Cook until lightly browned, 2-3 minutes. Add mushrooms; cook until tender, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Place drained pierogi on serving platter. Top evenly with mushroom mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 366mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

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