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Simple Pierogi Recipe

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This Simple Pierogi Recipe features tender homemade dough filled with creamy mashed potatoes and cheese, then boiled and optionally pan-fried for a crispy finish. It’s a comforting Eastern European classic that’s perfect as a main dish or hearty side.

Ingredients

  • For the dough:
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
  • 1/4 cup water (plus more if needed)
  • 1 tablespoon oil or melted butter (optional)
  • For the filling:
  • 1 1/2 pounds potatoes (Russet or Yukon Gold), peeled and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or crumbled farmer’s cheese
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional: 1/4 cup sautéed onions or minced garlic
  • For serving:
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup sautéed onions
  • Sour cream
  • Chopped fresh herbs (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the filling: Boil the potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15–20 minutes. Drain and mash with butter, cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix in sautéed onions or garlic if using. Let cool completely.
  2. Make the dough: In a bowl, combine flour and salt. Add egg, sour cream, water, and oil. Mix until a dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for 5–7 minutes until smooth. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
  3. Shape the pierogi: Roll the dough to 1/8-inch thick. Cut into 3-inch circles. Place 1 tablespoon filling in each, fold over, and seal edges tightly. Crimp with a fork if desired.
  4. Cook: Bring salted water to a boil. Boil pierogi in batches for 3–5 minutes until they float. Remove with a slotted spoon.
  5. Optional: Pan-fry boiled pierogi in butter until golden and crispy on both sides.
  6. Serve: Top with sautéed onions, sour cream, and herbs.

Notes

  • Let the mashed potato filling cool before assembling to avoid tearing the dough.
  • Uncooked pierogi freeze well—place on a tray, freeze, then transfer to a bag.
  • To cook from frozen, boil without thawing—just add 1–2 minutes to cooking time.

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