Classic Polish Pierogi Dumplings
Classic Polish Pierogi Dumplings feature a tender, supple dough wrapped around a creamy blend of potatoes, farmer’s cheese, and sautéed mushrooms and onions. Each bite balances mild tang, earthy richness, and buttery notes, making them comforting yet nuanced. Serve them steaming hot for dinner with browned butter and onions, or enjoy as a festive centerpiece for gatherings and holidays.
- Prep1 hr
- Cook55 mins
- Serves80
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Classic Polish Pierogi Dumplings, 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
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 49 / 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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- 47
- Heart Health
- 57
- Metabolic
- 14
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 26
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
Prepare the filling: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the onions and mushrooms in the hot oil until soft, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- 2
Pass the potatoes and farmer's cheese separately through a food grinder or food processor; place both in a large bowl. Add the onion-mushroom mixture, sour cream, salt, and pepper; mix until well combined and set the filling aside.
- 3
Make the dough: Place the flour on a clean work surface and form a well in the center. Crack the eggs into the well. Add the butter and a few tablespoons of warm water. Mix with your hands, gradually adding more warm water, 1 tablespoon at a time, as you go. Knead until the dough is soft and smooth, adding more flour to the work surface as needed.
- 4
Roll out 1/4 of the dough to 1/8-inch thickness. Use a glass or round cookie cutter to cut out circles, reserving any excess dough for the next batch. Place 1 teaspoon of filling in the center of each dough circle. Fold the dough over into a half-moon and pinch the edges together to seal. Cover the pierogi with a clean dish towel and repeat with the remaining dough and filling.
- 5
Bring a large pot of salted water to a gentle boil. Cook the pierogi in batches, about 20 at a time, in the boiling water until they float to the surface, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to a strainer to drain.
- Calories 91.23 kcal Low Source 5%
- Protein 3.2 g Low Source 6%
- Carbohydrate 11.09 g 4%
- Total Fat 3.52 g Low Source 5%
- Saturated Fat 0.71 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 14.45 mg Low Source 5%
- Sodium 59.95 mg Low Source 3%
- Dietary Fiber 0.71 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 0.33 g --
- Added Sugars 0.25 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 38.41 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 0.7 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 15.91 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 8.31 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.04 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Classic Polish Pierogi Dumplings is a Polish appetizer recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 55 mins, serves 80, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Eggs, Farmer's Cheese, and Onion. Each serving provides about 91.23 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Classic Polish Pierogi Dumplings?
- It is a Polish dumpling recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or side dish or dinner or lunch or snack.
- What is Classic Polish Pierogi Dumplings made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Eggs, Farmer's Cheese, Onion, Peeled Whole Potatoes. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Classic Polish Pierogi Dumplings?
- About 1 hr 55 mins in total: 1 hr to prepare and 55 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 91.23 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Classic Polish Pierogi Dumplings easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Classic Polish Pierogi Dumplings healthy?
- Classic Polish Pierogi Dumplings has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 91.23 calories and 3.2 g of protein, or 6% of the Daily Value. It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Onions, 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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