Prep Time:: 1 hr
Cook Time::40 mins
Total Time:: 1 hr 40 mins
Servings::20
Yield::60 perogies
Ingredients
Dough:
4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
2 cups sour cream
2 large eggs
1 egg yolk
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Filling:
8 baking potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons processed cheese sauce
1 pinch onion salt, or to taste
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Gather all ingredients.
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Prepare the dough: Stir flour and salt together in a large bowl. Whisk sour cream, eggs, egg yolk, butter, and oil in a separate bowl. Stir wet ingredients into flour until well blended and dough comes together. Cover the bowl with a towel, and let stand for 15 to 20 minutes.
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Meanwhile, prepare the filling: Place potatoes into a pot, and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender, about 15 minutes.
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Drain potatoes, and mash with shredded cheese and cheese sauce while still hot. Season with onion salt, salt, and pepper. Set aside to cool.
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Separate pierogi dough into two balls. Roll out one ball at a time on a lightly floured surface until it is thin enough to work with, but not too thin so that it tears, between 1/8- and 1/4-inch thick. Cut into circles using a cookie cutter, pierogi cutter, or a glass, 3- to 4-inches in diameter.
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Assemble the perogies: Brush a little water around the edges of the circles, and spoon some filling into the center.
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Fold the circles over into half-circles, and press to seal the edges with fingers, or use a fork for crimped edges.
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Place perogies on a cookie sheet, and freeze. Once frozen, transfer to freezer storage bags or containers.
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To cook the perogies: Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Lower perogies into the water in batches. Cook until they float to the top, about 5 minutes. Do not boil too long, or they will be soggy. Remove with a slotted spoon.
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Serve and enjoy!
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Recipe Tips
For best results, choose low-moisture potatoes, such as russets.
Choose a rolling pin that is very heavy — it will be easier to roll out the dough.
The perogies are less likely to burst during cooking if they are frozen when you put them in the boiling water.