3.8KThese Homemade Authentic Polish Pierogi aka pierogi ruskie is everyone’s favorite! The homemade dough is stuffed with potatoes, onions and cheese. Then boiled in water and served with brown butter.
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These Homemade Authentic Polish Pierogi aka pierogi ruskie is everyone’s favorite! The homemade dough is stuffed with potatoes, onions and cheese. Then boiled in water and served with brown butter. 
Pierogi are one of the most popular dishes in Poland loved by everyone! Growing up there, this potato pierogi recipe was made at my family’s house at least once a week! My mom would roll huge batches of homemade pierogi dough and then stuff and mold them. It was and still is my favorite polish dish. Polish pierogi are very filling and they’re eaten as a main dish in Poland.
WHAT ARE PIEROGI
Pierogi are filled dumplings made by wrapping homemade pasta dough around a savory or sweet filling and then cooking them in boiling water. These are called “pierogi ruskie” they’re filled with mashed potatoes, onions and farmers cheese. They are usually topped with browned butter, sour cream or pan-fried before serving.
Fun fact, I’ve been asked many times what’s the right way to call them; pierogies, perogies or pierogi? The Polish word pierogi is plural. We don’t use its singular equivalent, because pierogi are always served two or more. An English word “pierogies” or “perogies” is supposed to emphasize the ‘plurality’, but it’s actually incorrect! So pierogi it is!
HOW TO MAKE PIEROGI DOUGH RECIPE
all-purpose flour
hot water
extra virgin olive oil
salt
In the bowl of a stand mixer with a dough hook or mixing bowl combine all the ingredients. Mix until a ball forms. Cover the bowl with w kitchen towel and let it rest for 20-30 minutes.
PIEOGI RUSKIE FILLING
INGREDIENTS
russet potatoes
onion
ghee butter
Farmers cheese
salt
black pepper
FARMERS CHEESE PIEROGI
Pierogi from the grocery store are made with cheddar cheese. But the secret to authentic polish pierogi filling is farmers cheese. Trust me, it makes all the difference! You can get it in pretty much any grocery store. I get it at Publix!
HOW TO MAKE IT
Place potatoes in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook for about 20 minutes or until easily pierced with a fork. Drain and mash with a potato masher.
Meanwhile, heat a medium pan over medium heat. Add butter and onion and cook for about 8-10 minutes. Stir in cooked onion and farmers cheese to the mashed potatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
HOW TO FORM PIEROGI
This part takes the most time but it’s difficult at all! It’s actually a fun activity for the whole family! Separate the dough into two balls. Cover one piece with a towel and roll out other piece on a lightly floured surface until it is thin enough to work with. Cut into circles using a 3″ cookie cutter, or a glass. Spoon around one tablespoon of filling into the center. Fold the circle over into half and press to seal the edges. Place pierogi on a floured surface and cover with a towel to avoid drying out.
Feel free to double or triple the recipe and freeze for weeknight dinners!
HOW TO FREEZE PIEROGI
Dust a baking sheet with a good amount of flour and arrange pierogi in a single layer. Then cover with plastic wrap and place in the freezer. Once frozen (for about 2h) transfer to a large zip-loc bag and freeze for up to one month. They can be boiled straight from the freezer, no need to thaw them.
HOW TO SERVE PIEROGI
My mom always boils pierogi and then serves them with a browned butter and sour cream. I also love topping them with green onions or chives and sautéed mushrooms!
HOW TO REHEAT PIEROGI
Melt a few tablespoons of ghee butter on a pan. Fry pierogi for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
If you love these polish pierogi you will also love some of my homemade ravioli recipes, check them out!
Vegan mushroom ravioli with pesto
Sweet potato ravioli (vegan)
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Authentic Polish Pierogi Potato and Cheese (step by step)
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 35-38 pierogi
Description
These Authentic Polish Pierogi aka pierogi ruskie is everyone’s favorite! The homemade dough is stuffed with potatoes, onions and farmers cheese. Then boiled in water and served with brown butter.
Ingredients
DOUGH
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 – 3/4 cup hot water
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp salt
FILLING
3/4 lbs russet potatoes, peeled
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tbsp ghee butter
7 oz farmers cheese
1/2 – 1 tsp salt
black pepper
Instructions
In the bowl of a stand mixer or mixing bowl combine all the ingredients. Mix until a ball forms. Add more flour if they dough is too wet or more water if too dry. Cover the bowl with w kitchen towel and let it rest for 20-30 minutes.
Place potatoes in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook for about 20 minutes or until easily pierced with a fork. Drain and mash with a potato masher.
Meanwhile, heat a medium pan over medium heat. Add butter and onion and cook for about 8-10 minutes. Add cooked onion and farmers cheese to the mashed potatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
Separate the dough into two balls. Cover one piece with a towel and roll out other piece on a lightly floured surface until it is thin enough to work with, around 1/8″. Cut into circles using a 3″ cookie cutter, or a glass. Spoon around one tablespoon of filling into the center. Fold the circle over into half and press to seal the edges. Place pierogi on a floured surface and cover with a towel to avoid drying out.
To cook pierogis, bring a large pot of water to a boil, add salt. Drop pierogi in a few at a time and cook until they float to the top (about 3-4 minutes). Remove with a slotted spoon. Serve with browned butter.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
2 comments
I love pierogi and yours tasted just like my grandmas. We will be remaking it.
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