Pierogi (Polish Dumplings)
These pierogies, made with tender sour cream and egg dough, are stuffed with buttery mashed potato, onion, and sauerkraut to make Polish dumplings.
Instructions
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{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather all ingredients.'}
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{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Make sauerkraut filling: Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in hot butter until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add sauerkraut and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper, then remove to a plate to cool.'}
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{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Make potato filling: Melt butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in hot butter until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in mashed potatoes, salt, and white pepper. Remove from heat.'}
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{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Make dough: Beat together sour cream and eggs in a large bowl until smooth. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt into a separate bowl; stir into sour cream mixture until dough comes together.'}
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{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Knead dough on a lightly floured surface until firm and smooth.'}
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{'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Divide dough in half, then roll out one half to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into 3-inch rounds using a biscuit cutter. Place a small spoonful of potato filling into the center of each round.'}
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{'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Moisten edges with water, fold over, and press with a fork to seal. Roll and fill remaining dough half with sauerkraut filling.'}
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{'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pierogies in batches to boiling water and cook until they float to the top, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon.'}
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{'id': 'step_8', 'step': 9, 'text': 'Enjoy!'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (12 servings total)