Pierogi

The pierogi is a traditional Polish dish that has been around for centuries. The word pierogi comes from the Polish word for "ears," which is a reference to the shape of the traditional pierogi. The earliest pierogi recipes date back to the 13th century, and they were typically made with unleavened dough and filled with meats, cheeses, or fruits.

Over the centuries, pierogi recipes have evolved and become more creative. Today, there are endless possibilities for pierogi fillings, from sweet to savory and everything in between. Popular fillings include potatoes, sauerkraut, cottage cheese, and fruit.

Pierogi are typically boiled and then served with butter, onions, and sour cream. They can also be baked or fried. No matter how they are prepared, pierogi are a delicious and comforting dish that is sure to please everyone at the table.

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Recipes

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Polish Sauerkraut Pierogi

  • onion
  • onion
  • sauerkraut
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • egg
  • oil
  • vegetable oil
  • chicken broth
  • all purpose flour
  • butter
  • bacon
  • sour cream
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Chicken Paprikash Pierogis

  • salt
  • water
  • tomato
  • paprika
  • chive
  • parsley
  • salt
  • onion
  • sour cream
  • chicken breast
  • olive oil
  • egg
  • chicken stock
  • butter
  • all purpose flour
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Potato and Cheese Pierogi

  • cheddar cheese
  • butter
  • garlic powder
  • onion powder
  • salt
  • sour cream
  • black pepper
  • potato
  • egg
  • all purpose flour
  • water
  • chive
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Creamy Potato Pierogi

  • egg
  • soy yogurt
  • olive oil
  • green onion
  • garlic
  • soy milk
  • all purpose flour
  • onion
  • yukon gold potato
  • black pepper
  • salt
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Pierogi

  • cheddar cheese
  • salt
  • onion
  • vegetable oil
  • cottage cheese
  • butter
  • egg
  • russet potato
  • butter
  • water
  • all purpose flour
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Beef and Vegetable Pierogi

  • Filling & Finishing
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • sour cream
  • celery
  • ground beef
  • carrot
  • olive oil
  • butter
  • Pierogi Dough
  • egg
  • salt
  • olive oil
  • all purpose flour
  • sour cream
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Potato and Cheese Pierogi

  • Filling
  • dough
  • salt
  • russet potato
  • onion
  • butter
  • farmer cheese
  • filling
  • To Assemble and Finish
  • chive
  • sour cream
  • butter
  • vegetable oil
  • Dough
  • finish
  • salt
  • egg
  • protein all purpose flour
  • sour cream
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Seared Corn and Cheese Pierogi

  • Filling & Finishing
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • potato
  • olive oil
  • butter
  • ears corn
  • smoked cheddar cheese
  • Pierogi Dough
  • egg
  • salt
  • olive oil
  • all purpose flour
  • sour cream
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Baked Mushroom-and-Feta Pierogi

  • Filling
  • black pepper
  • potato
  • olive oil
  • worcestershire sauce
  • feta
  • mushroom
  • Pierogi Dough
  • egg
  • salt
  • olive oil
  • all purpose flour
  • sour cream
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Seared Garlic Chicken Pierogi

  • Filling & Finishing
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • potato
  • worcestershire sauce
  • green onion
  • chicken
  • olive oil
  • butter
  • garlic
  • Pierogi Dough
  • egg
  • salt
  • olive oil
  • all purpose flour
  • sour cream

Ingredient Breakdown

 
salt
egg
all purpose flour
sour cream
butter
olive oil
black pepper
onion
potato
water
sugar
milk
vegetable oil
cheddar cheese
russet potato
farmers cheese
oil
cinnamon
chive
farmer cheese
sauerkraut
bacon
chicken
mushroom
lemon juice
clove
green onion
garlic
blueberry
dough
filling
sweet potato
sage
worcestershire sauce
caramelized onion
fried bacon
chicken broth
hard-boiled egg
all purpose gluten flour
canola oil
vanilla extract
prune
tomato
paprika
parsley
chicken breast
chicken stock
sunflower oil
garlic powder
onion powder
soy yogurt
soy milk
yukon gold potato
pierogi dough
lemon zest
georgia' pierogi dough
allspice
ginger
nutmeg
dark brown sugar
ricotta cheese
plum
thyme
cottage cheese
half
pesto
butternut squash
meat
pepper
yeast
jam
celery
ground beef
carrot
finish
protein all purpose flour
ears corn
smoked cheddar cheese
feta
kielbasa sausage

Insights

Correlated with Higher Ratings

  • salt

Staple Ingredients

  • all purpose flour 30%
  • egg 30%
  • salt 30%

Common Ingredients

  • sour cream 24%

Usual Ingredients

  • butter 21%
  • onion 18%

Rarey Ingredients

  • black pepper 15%
  • water 15%