Pierogi

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: Polish

Pierogi are hearty Polish dumplings filled with a creamy cheese mixture, offering a comforting blend of savory flavors. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, they are boiled and then fried in butter for added richness, served with a dollop of sour cream for a classic touch.

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Ingredients

  • 1 carton dry cheese
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 minced onion
  • 1 1/2 cups flour

Instructions

  1. Mix together the dry cheese, beaten eggs, salt, and minced onion in a bowl.
  2. Add flour gradually until the batter holds together and is manageable.
  3. Drop spoonfuls of the batter into boiling water with 1 tablespoon of salt added.
  4. Boil for 3 minutes until the pierogi float to the surface.
  5. Fry the cooked pierogi in butter until golden brown and serve with sour cream.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

353 kcal 18% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.5g 15% DV
Total Fat 6.6g 8% DV
Carbs 66.8g 24% DV
Fiber 2.3g 8% DV
Sugar 1.9g 4% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10232.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 228mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 64.8mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 16mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1% DV
Calcium 179mg 14% DV
Iron 9.6mg 54% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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