Every time I visit my grandma, there’s a fresh plate of pierogis on the table, 10 more frying on the stove, and about 50 hidden away in the freezer. It only takes 3 or 4 to fill me up, but of course, my grandma convinces me to eat an extra 9 or 10. It’s my favorite dish, and she won’t let me forget it.
I’m shocked to say that after 19 years, I still love every bite. Whether I’m craving something savory or sweet, my grandma has a pierogi for me. Or rather, 5 plates of ’em.
So switch out of your skinny jeans and grab your sweatpants, we’re headed to Grandma’s house people.
The Dough
Ingredients
Instructions
Mix flour and salt in a large bowl.
In a separate bowl, whisk together butter, sour cream, eggs, egg yolk and oil.
Combine wet and dry ingredients until well blended. Cover the bowl with a towel and let stand for 15-20 minutes.
Boil water over medium heat in a pot.
Roll dough very thin, about 1/2 inch, on a lightly floured surface.
#SpoonTip: You may need to separate the dough into 2 or 3 pieces. Seriously, there’s a lot of it.
Cut dough into circles using a cookie cutter or glass.
#SpoonTip: Brush a little water over the circles to make folding easier.
Spoon in filling of your choice (see recipes below).
Fold the dough into half-circles and press the edges to seal.
#SpoonTip: Press the edges lightly with a fork to give your pierogis that cool, shell-like pattern.
Boil the pierogis in water. They will float to the top when they’re done (about 5 minutes).
Optional (but highly recommended): Sauté pierogis in oil for a crisp, delicious finish.
Mashed Potato & Cheese Filling
Ingredients
Instructions
Microwave packaged potatoes.
#SpoonTip: Homemade mashed potatoes are great, too. Packaged ones are just faster.
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Mix potatoes and cheese.
Fill, seal and cook those pierogis.
Taco Night Filling
Ingredients
Instructions
Cook beef over medium-high heat until thoroughly cooked (5-7 minutes).
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Stir in water and taco seasoning. Cook an additional 3 minutes.
Fill, seal and cook pierogis.
#SpoonTip: Serve with salsa and margaritas. It’s taco night after all.
Black Bean, Cilantro & Cheese Filling
Ingredients
Instructions
Mix ingredients together in a bowl.
Fill, seal and cook pierogis.
Caramelized Onions & Mushroom Filling
Ingredients
Instructions
Sauté onions and mushrooms in vegetable oil.
Remove from heat. Stir. Fill, seal and cook pierogis. Eat.
Apple Pie Filling
Ingredients
Instructions
Crush up pie with a spoon.
#SpoonTip: Resist the urge to down the entire pie.
Fill, seal and cook pierogis.
#SpoonTip: Serve with Nutella for an out-of-this-world experience.