Pierogi (Polish Dumplings) Recipe
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Pierogi (Polish Dumplings)

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"This recipe has been a family favorite passed on from generation to generation. We traditionally make these for Christmas, but they can be made for any special event. There's some work involved, but the outcome is rewarding! After the perogies have boiled, they can be fried in some butter and onions or served with sour cream."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (176)

Prep Time:
25 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 48 perogies
 

Ingredients

  • Sauerkraut Filling:
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/3 cup chopped onion
  • 1 1/2 cups sauerkraut, drained and minced
  • salt and pepper to taste
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  • Potato Filling:
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cups cold mashed potatoes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper
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  • Dough:
  • 3 egg
  • 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder

Directions

  1. To prepare the sauerkraut filling, melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion, and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the drained sauerkraut and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper, then remove to a plate to cool.
  2. For the mashed potato filling, melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion, and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir into the mashed potatoes, and season with salt and white pepper.
  3. To make the dough, beat together the eggs and sour cream until smooth. Sift together the flour, salt, and baking powder; stir into the sour cream mixture until dough comes together. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface until firm and smooth. Divide the dough in half, then roll out one half to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into 3 inch rounds using a biscuit cutter.
  4. Place a small spoonful of the mashed potato filling into the center of each round. Moisten the edges with water, fold over, and press together with a fork to seal. Repeat procedure with the remaining dough and the sauerkraut filling.
  5. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add perogies and cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until pierogi float to the top. Remove with a slotted spoon.

Footnotes

  • Tip
  • To save time, I make my filling the night before and remove it from fridge an hour before making the dough.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 253 | Total Fat: 10.6g | Cholesterol: 75mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2006 by FourDaughtersRealEstate   view full review
Being Polish, and born in Poland, I have had many pierogi's in my day. After many...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 19, 2006 by mimi   view full review
My Grandma made the best Pierogi's ever. She took her secrets w/ her to the grave. I never...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 18, 2006 by Annie   view full review
I have had many pierogi's but none better than these. This recipe ensures that the Peirogi's...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 20, 2008 by VOLZSTONE   view full review
Gave this 5 stars for the dough. Used my own filling. This dough was exactly what I was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2008 by hollybear   view full review
I have been trying to duplicate the ones made by a friends grandmother and these are by far...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2007 by KETHYAR   view full review
Over 2 hours of work and all I ended up eating was my left over mashed potatoes. I followed...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2006 by Yogi's Girl   view full review
These are very good. When my husband was alive he made a "old counry" version with a mixture...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2007 by Nicole   view full review
Time consuming but well worth it. I've never made these from scratch before, but found it to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 29, 2006 by Tammy   view full review
OMG! This is a must have dish when my friends and I go to Poland to buy Polish pottery. We...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2011 by Curly Sue   view full review
Very good! Can freeze and then boil off later.

 

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