Grandma's Polish Perogies Recipe
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Grandma's Polish Perogies

By: STEPH577 
"My grandfather is Polish, and his mother taught my grandmother how to make these delicious perogies. The recipe has been in the family for generations, with a few alterations of course! Serve plain, or with butter, sour cream, bacon, etc. Perfecting the perogie technique takes time, and after a while, you will develop your own system."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (207)

What to Drink?

Wine Sparkling wine
Prep Time:
2 Hrs
Ready In:
2 Hrs

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Original Recipe Yield 60 perogies
 

Ingredients

  • 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 2 cups sour cream
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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  • 8 baking potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons processed cheese sauce
  • onion salt to taste (optional)
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, stir together the flour and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together the butter, sour cream, eggs, egg yolk and oil. Stir the wet ingredients into the flour until well blended. Cover the bowl with a towel, and let stand for 15 to 20 minutes.
  2. Place potatoes into a pot, and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain, and mash with shredded cheese and cheese sauce while still hot. Season with onion salt, salt and pepper. Set aside to cool.
  3. Separate the perogie dough into two balls. Roll out one piece at a time on a lightly floured surface until it is thin enough to work with, but not too thin so that it tears. Cut into circles using a cookie cutter, perogie cutter, or a glass. Brush a little water around the edges of the circles, and spoon some filling into the center. Fold the circles over into half-circles, and press to seal the edges. Place perogies on a cookie sheet, and freeze. Once frozen, transfer to freezer storage bags or containers.
  4. To cook perogies: Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Drop perogies in one at a time. They are done when they float to the top. Do not boil too long, or they will be soggy! Remove with a slotted spoon.

Footnotes

  • Tips
  • For best results, choose potatoes that have as little water in them as possible such as Russets.
  • Choose a rolling pin that is very heavy - it will be easier to roll out the dough.
  • The perogies are less likely to burst during cooking if they are frozen when you put them in the boiling water.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 281 | Total Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 53mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2009 by donnag_205   view full review
Because it can be quite time consuming making perogies, here's a suggestion. Make your...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 8, 2008 by ripple2   view full review
Two suggestions that make go from alright to WOW! 1) After boiling the perogies remove from...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 4, 2007 by MrsRPM   view full review
This was OUTSTANDING!!!!! I have never made perogies before, and was extremely hesitant after...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2007 by jenafreaky   view full review
This is a great dough! I did add extra oil...I am a fan of the calories and this prevents the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 12, 2005 by CLYNCH1   view full review
This was my first time making perogies. I followed the dough recipe exactly. Very easy to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2006 by DTALER   view full review
Great recipe - the dough is delicate and tasty and can be filled with any filling you can...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 2, 2007 by mtaylor   view full review
I made this special treat for my family's Easter Sunday Diner. I made them a week in advance...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 10, 2008 by allheart   view full review
These where the best perogies I have ever made, the dough was so easy to work with, the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2005 by PWolvin   view full review
Mmmmm Good. I haven't had real home-made perogies in over 15 years. I had to get this recipe...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2008 by Lisa   view full review
These perogies were wonderful! My dough turned out great and easy to manage, and I pretty much...

 

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