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Grandma's Potato and Cheese Pierogies

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PREP TIME
60 min
COOKING TIME
40 min
TOTAL TIME
100 min
SERVINGS
20 servings
Dinner Polish U.S.
Grandma's Potato and Cheese Pierogies
Ingredients
  • 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 cups sour cream
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 8 baking potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons processed cheese sauce
  • 1 pinch onion salt, or to taste
  • salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Gather all the necessary ingredients beforehand
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Combine flour and salt in a large mixing bowl.
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. Whisk together sour cream, eggs, egg yolk, butter, and oil in a separate container.
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. Mix the wet ingredients into the flour mixture until they are fully incorporated and the dough comes together.
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. Cover the bowl with a clean towel, allowing it to rest for 15-20 minutes.
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Meanwhile, prepare the filling:
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. Place potatoes in a pot and fill it with enough water to cover them.
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. Bring the water to a boil, then cook the potatoes until they are tender, taking around 15 minutes.
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. Drain the cooked potatoes and mash them with shredded cheese and cheese sauce while still warm.
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. Season the mashed potatoes with onion salt, salt, and pepper. Set them aside to cool.
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Divide the dough into two portions and work with one at a time
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. Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of 1/8- and 1/4-inch.
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. Use a cookie cutter, pierogi cutter, or a glass to cut out circles with diameters of 3- to 4-inches.
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. Assemble the perogies:
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. Brush a small amount of water around the edges of the dough circles.
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. Spoon some filling into the center of each circle.
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. Fold the dough over to form half-circles and press the edges together with your fingers or a fork for crimped edges.
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. Place the perogies on a cookie sheet and freeze them once they are ready.
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. Transfer the frozen perogies to freezer storage bags or containers.
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To cook the perogies:
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. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring it to a boil.
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. Lower the perogies into the boiling water in batches.
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. Cook until they float to the top, taking around 5 minutes.
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. Do not overcook them, as they may become soggy.
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. Remove the cooked perogies with a slotted spoon.
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. Serve and enjoy your delicious perogies