Taste of Home
Polish Pierogi
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 1 hour Cook: 15 min./ batch
YIELD: 4-1/2 dozen.
I'm from a town in New Jersey where a number of Polish immigrants settled, including my parents. My mother was a great cook who taught me lots of Polish recipes like this one. Also called Polish lasagna, it’s a real crowd-pleaser! —Adeline Piscitelli, Sayreville, New Jersey
Ingredients
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DOUGH:
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4 cups all-purpose flour
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2 large eggs
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1/2 cup sour cream
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1 teaspoon salt
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2/3 cup warm water
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POTATO FILLING:
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1/2 pound potatoes, peeled, cooked, drained and mashed (about 2 medium)
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1/4 medium onion, chopped
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2 tablespoons butter, softened
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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CHEESE FILLING:
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1 cup 4% cottage cheese, drained and patted dry
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1 large egg yolk, beaten
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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2 tablespoons butter, melted
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COOKING LIQUID:
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3 chicken bouillon cubes
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8 cups water
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1 teaspoon canola oil
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TOPPING:
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1/2 cup butter
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1 large onion, chopped
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2 cups sliced mushrooms
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Minced fresh chives
Directions
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1.
To make dough, mix flour, eggs, sour cream and salt with water, adding a little at a time. Knead dough until firm and elastic; cover and let rest 10 minutes.
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2.
For potato filling, combine ingredients; set aside. For cheese filling, combine ingredients; set aside.
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3.
Divide dough into 3 parts. On a floured surface, roll dough to 1/8-in. thickness; cut into 3-in. rounds with cutter, rerolling dough as needed. Place 1 teaspoon potato or cheese filling in center of each round; fold and press edges together firmly to seal.
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4.
In a large saucepan, dissolve bouillon cubes in water; add oil. Simmer over medium heat. Working in batches, drop pierogi into simmering water. Do not crowd. Simmer until tender, about 15 minutes, stirring gently with a wooden spoon to prevent sticking. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain well.
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5.
For the topping, in a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat; add onion. Cook until lightly browned, 2-3 minutes. Add mushrooms; cook until tender, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Place drained pierogi on a serving platter. Top evenly with mushroom mixture.
Nutrition Facts
3 pieces: 223 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 366mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.
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