Description
Pierogi with Potato Filling is a comforting and traditional dish that delights with every bite. These tender, pillowy dumplings are filled with creamy, buttery potato goodness, making them perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners. Easy to prepare and customizable, this recipe promises to bring warmth and joy to your table?ideal for sharing with loved ones!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup room temperature water
- 1/2 tsp salt (for dough)
- 3 medium peeled potatoes (about 1 lb)
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- Additional salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a bowl, mix flour and salt. Create a well in the center, add the egg and water gradually, kneading until smooth. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
- Make the Potato Filling: Boil chopped potatoes until tender (15-20 minutes). Drain and mash while warm. Mix in butter, sour cream, and add salt to taste.
- Roll Out the Dough: Divide rested dough into pieces. Roll out thinly (1/8 inch) on a floured surface and cut into circles.
- Fill the Pierogi: Place one tablespoon of potato filling on each circle, fold over to form half-moons, sealing edges firmly.
- Cook the Pierogi: Boil in salted water until they float (about 2 minutes).
- Serve: Drizzle with melted butter or saut?ed onions, garnishing with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Eastern European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg