Homemade Pierogi
Enjoy the joy of making and savoring delicious Homemade Pierogi with this authentic recipe. Filled with creamy mashed potatoes, savory onions, and cheddar cheese, they’re wrapped in delicate dough. Boil or pan-fry for a beloved comfort food that delights everyone!
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Ingredients:
For the Dough:
6 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups cold water (divided)
2 eggs, beaten
6 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
2 teaspoons salt
For the Filling:
3 ¾ pounds baking potatoes
1 medium white onion, finely diced
⅓ cup softened butter, divided
4 ½ cups cheddar cheese, finely shredded
Salt, to taste
White pepper, to taste (or very fine black pepper)
For Cooking and Serving:
1 onion, diced or thinly sliced
2 tablespoons butter (or as needed for frying)
Sour cream, optional, for serving
Directions:
For the Dough:
In a large bowl, combine flour, beaten eggs, oil, salt, and 1 ½ cups of water. Mix well until a dough forms, adjusting water if needed.
Knead the dough on a floured surface for 4 to 5 minutes until smooth. Cover and let it rest for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
For the Filling:
Peel and cube the potatoes, then boil them in salted water until tender.
Sauté diced onions in 2 tablespoons of butter until tender.
Mash cooked potatoes in a bowl. Add sautéed onions, cheddar cheese, remaining butter, salt, and white pepper. Mix until smooth.
