These homemade perogies are a must-try for anyone craving comfort food. Filled with creamy mashed potatoes and cheese, then topped with butter and onions, they are sure to be a hit at any gathering.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 3 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup diced onions
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add sour cream, butter, and eggs. Mix until dough comes together.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth. Let rest for 30 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mix mashed potatoes, cheese, onions, salt, and pepper.
- Roll out dough and cut into circles. Place a spoonful of filling in each circle and fold in half, crimping the edges to seal.
- Boil perogies in salted water until they float to the surface, then sauté in butter until lightly browned.
- Serve hot with more butter and onions on top.
- Enjoy these delicious homemade perogies!
Interesting Facts
Perogies are a traditional dish in Eastern European cuisine, especially in Poland and Ukraine.
The word 'perogy' comes from a Slavic word meaning 'pie'
Perogies can be filled with a variety of ingredients, such as meat, cabbage, or fruit, in addition to the classic potato and cheese filling.