Ruskie Pierogi Pierogi with Cheese Potato Filling

Take a delicious journey to Eastern Europe with Ruskie Pierogi, a classic Polish comfort food featuring tender homemade dumplings stuffed with a rich cheese and potato filling. This recipe combines fluffy mashed potatoes, creamy farmers cheese, and golden sautéed onions for a savory filling encased in soft, pillowy dough. Boiled until perfectly tender and finished with a buttery golden sauté, these pierogi are a labor of love that's as rewarding to make as they are to eat. Serve them with a dollop of tangy sour cream or a drizzle of melted butter for an authentic touch that will delight your taste buds. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, these cheese and potato pierogi are a hearty dish that brings Old World flavor straight to your table. Keywords: Ruskie pierogi recipe, cheese and potato pierogi, Polish dumplings, homemade pierogi, traditional pierogi filling.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:60 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:90 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 Egg
• 0.75 cups Water
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt (for dough)
• 1.5 pounds Potatoes (russet or Yukon Gold)
• 1 cup Farmers cheese
• 1 Onion (finely chopped)
• 3 tablespoons Butter
• 1 teaspoons Salt (for filling)
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Butter (for garnishing, optional)
• 0.5 cups Sour cream (for serving, optional)

Directions

Step 1

Peel and chop the potatoes into chunks. Place in a pot of salted water and bring to a boil. Cook until fork-tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly.

Step 2

While the potatoes are cooling, heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until golden brown and soft. Set aside.

Step 3

Mash the cooled potatoes until smooth. Mix in farmers cheese, sautéed onions, 1 teaspoon salt, and 0.5 teaspoon black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste. Set filling aside to cool completely.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and 0.5 teaspoon salt. Add the egg and gradually stir in water until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Wrap in a towel and let rest for 20 minutes.

Step 5

Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/8-inch thickness. Use a round cutter (about 3 inches in diameter) to cut out circles of dough.

Step 6

Place 1 tablespoon of filling in the center of each dough circle. Fold the dough over to form a half-moon shape and press edges together firmly. Pinch or crimp the edges to seal. Repeat with remaining dough and filling.

Step 7

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Drop the pierogi in batches into the boiling water, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Cook until the pierogi float to the surface, about 3-4 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.

Step 8

In a large skillet, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the boiled pierogi and sauté until lightly golden on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Step 9

Serve the pierogi warm, garnished with melted butter and a dollop of sour cream, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1780.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3011.8

Total Fat 109.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 59.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.5g
Cholesterol 482.7mg	0%
Sodium 4341.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 413.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.4g	0%
Total Sugars 19.4g
Protein 83.1g	0%

Vitamin D 81.4IU	0%
Calcium 528.1mg	0%
Iron 22.5mg	0%
Potassium 3429.3mg	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: 33.2%

Protein: 11.2%

Carbs: 55.6%