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Potato Pierogi Recipe

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These little dumplings feature a homemade dough and they are filled with a delicious cheesy potato mixture for the ultimate appetizer. They are really more-ish and just one is never enough!

Ingredients

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For the Dough

  • 3 egg yolks
  • ½ cup (105g) cold mashed potatoes
  • 2 cups (220-250g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 2 tablespoons shortening
  • ½ cup (120 ml) warm water
  • 1 teaspoon salt

For the Filling

  • 1 egg white
  • ½ cup (65g) grated sharp cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup (105g) mashed potatoes
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Combine ½ cup (105g) mashed potatoes with the egg yolks and shortening in a bowl.
  2. Stir the flour with the salt and cream of tartar in another.
  3. Combine these 2 mixtures, a little at a time, alternating with water, to make your dough.
  4. Wrap it with plastic wrap and let it sit for 15 minutes.
  5. Roll it out 1/8 inch (3mm) thick and cut using a 3 inch (7½ cm) cookie cutter.
  6. Combine the egg white, cheese and remaining mashed potato, along with some salt and black pepper to make the filling.
  7. Add a heaped teaspoon of filling to each dough round, then fold them up and pinch the edges closed.
  8. Bring a pot of water to the boil.
  9. Add the pierogies in batches and cook for 5 minutes or until they float to the surface and puff a little.
  10. Remove them from the water using a slotted spoon.
  11. Now either fry them in a little oil or butter until golden brown, or serve without frying first.