Pierogi I
Pierogi I features tender, velvety dumpling dough enriched with eggs and sour cream, wrapped around your choice of tangy sauerkraut or classic potato-and-cheese filling. Boiled until they float, these plump parcels are satisfying and comforting, perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings. Enjoy them hot, with butter or onions, or freeze a batch for later.
- Prep45 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pierogi I, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 3 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 53 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 31
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 37
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 24
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large bowl, beat together the eggs, carton sour cream, and salt. Stir in the flour and warm water. Add water until the dough feels like velvet. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured board, and knead until smooth. Roll it out to a 1/8 to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut out 3 1/2 inch circles using the top of a glass or a biscuit cutter. Cover with waxed paper to keep from drying out if not filling right away.
- 2
Place 1 or 2 tablespoons of filling on one side of a dough circle. Fold over, and seal by pressing the edges with a fork. Repeat until all ingredients are used.
- 3
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the pierogi. Cook until the dumplings rise to the surface. (See Cook's Note for tips on freezing extra pierogies.)
- Calories 438.85 kcal High 22%
- Protein 12.81 g Good Source 26%
- Carbohydrate 71.07 g 26%
- Total Fat 8.37 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 5.2 g High 26%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 103.35 mg High 34%
- Sodium 363.23 mg Moderate 16%
- Dietary Fiber 5.32 g Moderate 19%
- Total Sugars 2.2 g --
- Added Sugars 0.83 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 52.14 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 4.73 mg Good Source 26%
- Potassium 129.13 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 18.87 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 9.35 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin D 0.34 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Pierogi I is a Polish side dish recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 12, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Cheesy Potatoes, Eggs, and Salt. Each serving provides about 438.85 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pierogi I?
- It is a Polish recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or snack.
- What is Pierogi I made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Cheesy Potatoes, Eggs, Salt, Sauerkraut. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pierogi I?
- About 1 hr in total: 45 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 438.85 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pierogi I easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 7 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Pierogi I healthy?
- Pierogi I has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 438.85 calories and 12.81 g of protein, or 26% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 363.23 mg (16% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.2 g (26% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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