Polish Pierogi Recipe

Recipe Collection: Main Dish

Polish Pierogi, a vegetarian-friendly dish that showcases the rich culinary heritage of Poland. These tender dumplings, filled with either tangy sauerkraut or creamy potato and cheese, offer a satisfying bite with every mouthful. Perfect for family gatherings or meal prep, they can be frozen for future enjoyment.

With a versatile flavor profile, these pierogi are ideal for serving as a main dish or a side, complementing salads or soups beautifully. Easily accessible through your easyChef Pro cookbook, this recipe comes with a convenient shopping list feature, ensuring you get the best ingredients at the lowest cost per serving.

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Overview

Pierogi are delicious filled dumplings made from fresh pasta dough. Though they take some time to prepare, the result is well worth the effort. You can fill them with either a sauerkraut or potato and cheese filling. They can also be frozen for later use, making them a versatile dish for any occasion.

Diet Type

Vegetarian (depending on filling)

Allergies

Gluten, Eggs, Dairy

Cuisine

Polish

Serving Size: 12

Cooking Time: 60 minutes

Ingredients

• 8 Cups all-purpose flour
• 4 Whole eggs
• 8 Ounces (oz) sour cream
• 0.5 Teaspoon (tsp) salt
• 1 Pinch warm water, to taste
• 1 Recipe sauerkraut filling
• 1 Recipe potato cheese filling

Steps

1. In a large bowl, beat together the eggs, sour cream, and salt.
2. Gradually stir in the flour and warm water, adding water until the dough feels like velvet.
3. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured board and knead until smooth.
4. Roll out the dough to a thickness of 1/8 to 1/4 inch.
5. Cut out 3 1/2 inch circles using the top of a glass or a biscuit cutter.
6. Cover the circles with waxed paper to prevent drying if not filling immediately.
7. Place 1 or 2 tablespoons of your chosen filling on one side of each dough circle.
8. Fold the dough over and seal the edges by pressing with a fork. Repeat until all ingredients are used.
9. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
10. Immerse the pierogi in the boiling water and cook until they float to the surface.
11. (Optional) To freeze, grease a baking dish with melted butter and layer cooked pierogi with chopped onions and more melted butter. Cool and divide into freezer bags.

Enjoy your homemade pierogi with your favorite dipping sauce or toppings!