Have you ever tried a pierogi?
I promise if you love potatoes, you'll love pierogis! They are basically dumplings with mashed potato and cheese inside, then they're boiled and sautéed!
These are super quick to prepare- pair with a fresh salad for a complete healthy meal, I hope you all enjoy! :)
Homemade Pierogies & Salad Recipe:
Yield: 12 Pierogies
Cook Time: 40 Min
Ingredients:
- 2 Cups All-Purpose Flour + Extra
- ½ tsp Salt
- ¼ - ½ Cup Water
- 4 Tbsp Sour Cream or Soured Coconut Cream
- 4 Medium Potatoes, Boiled & Mashed
- 1/3 Cup Cheddar Cheese or Vegan Cheese
- 1/3 Cup White Cheddar Cheese or Vegan Cheese
- 1/3 Cup Gruyere Cheese or Vegan Cheese
- 4 Tbsp Butter or Earth Balance
- 1 Shallot, Minced
Directions:
1. Gather all ingredients & measure out!
2. In a food processor or mixing bowl, add the 2 cups flour, ½ tsp salt, ¼ - ½ cups water, and sour cream. Blend together until the dough forms together into a ball, let the dough rest.
3. In a small pot, add 4 cups of salted water and bring to a boil over high heat.
4. Peel, cube, and boil potatoes in the water until they are fork-tender and then strain out the water. Mash potatoes, add three cheeses, and 2 Tbsp of butter to the potatoes, mix & then set aside.
5. Sprinkle flour over a clean and flat surface. Cut the dough into 6 even pieces, then cut the 6 pieces in half again. Roll each piece into a ball and then roll each ball out into a circle shape. (You can use a rolling pin or a glass bottle).
6. Place 2 tsp of mashed potatoes inside each pierogi and fold in half. Seal the edges using a fork or simply press each edge firmly.
7. Repeat process for each pierogi. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add pierogies. Boil pierogies for 2 minutes and then strain from the water.
8. Heat a large skillet over high heat and add remaining 2 Tbsp of butter, let melt. Add the shallots and cook for 1 minute. Then add the pierogies and saute until they begin to turn golden brown, enjoy!
Tips/Tricks:
- You can also purchase pierogies from the frozen section of your local grocery store! (Mrs. T’s Pierogies sells my favorites!) :)
- You can double the batch and freeze the extras for an extra meal in the future!
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