Poor Man Pierogi

Transform simple, budget-friendly ingredients into a heartwarming comfort food classic with this Poor Man Pierogi recipe! Perfectly combining tender egg noodles, creamy mashed potatoes, and buttery caramelized onions, this dish delivers all the indulgent flavors of traditional pierogies without the fuss of dough-making. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s a quick and satisfying meal that’s ideal for busy weeknights. With pantry staples like potatoes, milk, and onion, this recipe is as economical as it is delicious. Whether you serve it as a main course or a hearty side dish, this one-pot wonder will fill your kitchen with the irresistible aroma of golden onions and buttery goodness. A sprinkle of garlic powder takes it to the next level—comfort food has never been so easy (or affordable) to love!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 12 ounces Egg noodles
• 4 medium Potatoes
• 6 tablespoons Butter
• 1 large Yellow onion
• 0.25 cup Milk
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Peel and dice the potatoes into evenly sized chunks. Place them in a pot of salted water and bring to a boil. Cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender when pierced with a fork.

Step 2

While the potatoes cook, slice the onion into thin strips. In a large skillet, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat and add the onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, until they are golden brown and caramelized, about 10-12 minutes. Reduce heat if necessary to prevent burning.

Step 3

Cook the egg noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.

Step 4

Once the potatoes are tender, drain them and return them to the pot. Add the milk, 2 tablespoons of butter, salt, pepper, and garlic powder (if using). Mash the potatoes until smooth and creamy.

Step 5

In the large skillet with the caramelized onions, add the cooked noodles and mashed potatoes. Toss everything gently to combine, allowing the noodles and potatoes to absorb the buttery onion flavor.

Step 6

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.

Step 7

Serve hot as a comforting main dish or a hearty side. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1443.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1935.9

Total Fat 78.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 40.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.2g
Cholesterol 301.5mg	0%
Sodium 2927.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 273.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.7g	0%
Total Sugars 20.7g
Protein 40.1g	0%

Vitamin D 40.6IU	0%
Calcium 297.0mg	0%
Iron 14.4mg	0%
Potassium 4771.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.1%

Protein: 8.2%

Carbs: 55.8%