Pierogi (Polish Dumplings)
Time
Calories
kcal
Servings
person
Difficulty
Description
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Sauerkraut Filling 4
salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp butter
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 1/2 cup sauerkraut, drained and minced
Potato Filling 5
1 tsp salt
3 tbsp butter
2 cup cold mashed potatoes
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tsp white pepper
Dough 5
1/4 tsp salt
1 container sour cream (8 ounce)
1 tbsp baking powder
3 large eggs
3 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
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1
(Gather all ingredients.)
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2
(Make sauerkraut filling: Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in hot butter until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add sauerkraut and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then remove to a plate to cool.)
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3
(Make potato filling: Melt butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in hot butter until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in mashed potatoes, salt, and white pepper. Remove from heat.)
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4
(Make dough: Beat together sour cream and eggs in a large bowl until smooth. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt into a separate bowl; stir into sour cream mixture until dough comes together.)
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5
(Knead dough on a lightly floured surface until firm and smooth.)
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6
(Divide dough in half, then roll out one half to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into 3-inch rounds using a biscuit cutter. Place a small spoonful of potato filling into the center of each round.)
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7
(Moisten edges with water, fold over, and press with a fork to seal. Roll and fill remaining dough half with sauerkraut filling.)
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8
(Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pierogies in batches to boiling water and cook until they float to the top, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon.)
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9
(Enjoy!)
Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
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Calories from Fat 11 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Protein 6g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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