CHEATER PIEROGI

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Whether you're an old pro or brand new to the joys of pierogi, I hope you give these easy, cheesy dumplings a try.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Dumpling Recipes

Time 2h10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 teaspoons butter
4 slices bacon, chopped
2 tablespoons bacon drippings
½ yellow onion, diced
5 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and halved
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 large egg
1 ½ cups farmer's cheese, or any cheese blend
1 large egg
1 tablespoon water
50 wonton wrappers, or as needed
1 cup sour cream
¼ cup chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped bacon and onions; cook and stir until the bacon is crisp and the onions are browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove bacon and onions to a small dish, reserving about 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat for frying the pierogi.
  • Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and mash until smooth. Allow to cool for 10 minutes. Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Stir in 1 egg and farmer's cheese. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes.
  • Beat 1 egg with 1 tablespoon water in a bowl for the egg wash.
  • Place 2 to 3 wonton wrappers at a time on a lightly floured work surface. Brush the edges lightly with the egg wash. Place about 2 tablespoons of filling in the center of each wrapper. Fold each pierogi in half and lightly press the edges together to seal.
  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook pierogi in the boiling water until they float, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain.
  • Transfer pierogi to the skillet with reserved bacon drippings in batches and cook over medium heat until lightly browned, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a bowl, toss with the bacon and onions, and serve garnished with sour cream and chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 498.9 calories, Carbohydrate 37.6 g, Cholesterol 114.8 mg, Fat 28 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 18.8 g, Sodium 803.3 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

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