Homemade Pierogi Ruskie (Potato-Cheese Pierogi)

Name: Homemade Pierogi Ruskie (Potato-Cheese Pierogi)
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 2 h 5 min
Cuisine: Eastern European, European
Ingredients: 2 pounds russet potatoes; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 1 tablespoon butter; 2 tablespoons onion, finely minced; 8 ounces farmer's cheese, or dry curd, or ricotta; room temperature; Kosher salt to taste; Freshly ground black pepper to taste; 2 to 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 large egg, room temperature; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 to 1/2 cups water, lukewarm; 2 to 3 tablespoons of butter; Optional: Caramelized onions; Optional: Skwarki or fried bacon pieces; Optional: Sour cream

Instructions

Prep:50minCook:1h 15min

Versatile and filling, you can make these for a fancy dinner or freeze for pierogi whenever you want! This recipe for potato-cheese pierogi is from chef Marek Widomski of the Culinary Institute in Kraków, Poland.

Updated at: Tue, 06 May 2025 17:51:05 GMT