Almostpierogies Recipes

ALMOST PIEROGIES

Steps:

• Cook noodles a couple of minutes less than directed on package, you want them a little chewy.
• Drain and set aside.
• Melt butter and saute onions until light golden; add garlic if using and continue to saute 1 minute.
• Add onions to potatoes and mix well.
• Spray 13x9 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
• Add half of noodles.
• Top with potato mixture.
• Add cheddar cheese.
• Top with remaining noodles.
• Add American cheese.
• Bake at 350 for 30 to 45 minutes, until hot and bubbly.
• Serve with sour cream.
• (For those who like it, you might like to add a can of rinsed and drained sauerkraut.).

PIEROGIES WITH MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Boil the pierogies in salted water, according to package instructions.
• Meanwhile, add the olive oil to a non-stick skillet and place over medium heat.
• Cook the onion for a couple minutes, then add the garlic (so it doesn't burn). Stir and let cook for 1 more minute.
• Add mushrooms and season with salt and pepper.
• Continue cooking the mixture until the onions are translucent and the mushrooms are cooked. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
• In the same skillet, add the butter and pierogies (drained).
• Flip over the pierogies so they brown on both sides, then add the mushrooms back into the pan.
• Stir to combine everything, adjust the seasonings as needed, and remove from the heat.
• Serve warm. Can be served with sour cream if desired.

HOMEMADE PIEROGI

Steps:

• In a food processor, combine flour and salt; cover and pulse to blend. Add water, eggs and butter; cover and pulse until dough forms a ball, adding an additional 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed. Let rest, covered, 15 to 30 minutes., Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until tender, 10-15 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium-high heat, saute onions in butter until tender; set aside., Drain potatoes. Over very low heat, stir potatoes until steam has evaporated, 1-2 minutes. Press through a potato ricer or strainer into a large bowl. Stir in cream cheese, salt, pepper and onion mixture; set aside., Divide dough into 4 parts. On a lightly floured surface, roll 1 portion of dough to 1/8-in. thickness; cut with a floured 3-in. biscuit cutter. Place 2 teaspoons of filling in center of each circle. Moisten edges with water; fold in half and press edges to seal. Repeat with remaining dough and filling., Bring a Dutch oven of water to a boil over high heat; add pierogi in batches. Reduce heat to a gentle simmer; cook until pierogi float to the top and are tender, 1-2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon. In a large skillet, saute 4 pierogi and onion in butter until pierogi are lightly browned and heated through; sprinkle with parsley. Repeat with remaining pierogi. Freeze option: Place cooled pierogi on waxed paper-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pans; freeze until firm. Transfer to an airtight freezer container; freeze up to 3 months. To use, for each serving, in a large skillet, saute 4 pierogi and 1/4 cup chopped onion in 1 tablespoon butter until pierogi are lightly browned and heated through; sprinkle with minced fresh parsley.

PEROGIES

Steps:

• To Make Dough: In a medium bowl combine the flour, salt, egg and water. Mix all together to form dough; cover bowl and set aside.
• To Make Potato Filling: Place potatoes in a large pot. Add water to cover, bring to a boil, and boil for 25 to 35 minutes or until tender. Remove potatoes from water and mash. Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and stir into mashed potatoes. Stir in cheese and season with salt and pepper.
• To Make Sauerkraut Filling: Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and place in a medium bowl. Stir in sauerkraut, then sour cream. Mix well.
• Roll reserved dough out on a floured surface. Cut circles out of dough, using a small round container. Place a spoonful of potato or sauerkraut filling in the center of each circle and fold over, pinching edges together to seal. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; drop perogies in boiling water and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, or until they float.