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Starting Monday off right with Homemade Cheddar Pierogies.

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This is one of those recipes that I probably should have shared with you guys years ago, but just never got around to it. Well, the time has finally come to talk about Pierogies here on HBH, and I’m pretty happy about it.

When I was growing up, my mom used to feed my brothers and I Mrs. T’s Pierogies topped with generous amounts of extra cheddar cheese. I loved them so much. When I started cooking for my family I got into the habit of making homemade Pierogies ever few months and keeping them in the freezer for easy meals. My brother Kai loved them the most and always said the homemade Pierogies were far superior to the frozen ones from the store.

To be honest, it’s been ages since I’ve made homemade Pierogies, but when my cousin Maggie mentioned that they might be a fun recipe for December, I was sold the second I saw her text come across my phone screen. Pierogies just sounded so comforting and delicious. Plus, I loved her idea of making them for a holiday girl’s night in of cooking, Pierogi eating, and Christmas movie watching.

It sounded perfect, so I went for it, and you guys, I am not regretting it one bit.

Homemade Cheddar Pierogies | halfbakedharvest.com @hbharvest

Homemade Cheddar Pierogies | halfbakedharvest.com @hbharvest

Homemade Cheddar Pierogies | halfbakedharvest.com @hbharvest

Homemade Cheddar Pierogies | halfbakedharvest.com @hbharvest

If for some reason you’ve never had Pierogies, let me tell you about them. Pierogies are a traditional polish dumpling consisting of dough stuffed with a savory or sweet filling. I think a potato Pierogi is most common, but I know that there are many varieties. I of course love the potato cheddar Pierogi because not much beats the combo of potatoes and cheddar cheese, plus it’s what I grew up eating and loving, so it’s total childhood comfort food for me.

The dough is pretty simple. It’s your basic, flour, egg, salt, combo, but what’s unique about most Pierogi recipes is the use of sour cream in the dough. The sour cream keeps the dough moist and adds the slightest tang. Since I don’t cook with sour cream, I like to swap in plain greek yogurt, which works perfectly.

The key to a good Pierogi though is not about the dough, it’s all about the filling. Enter mashed potatoes with a little cheddar. Simplest filling ever, but so, so, so good. What’s not to love about a pasta style dough filled with cheesy mashed potatoes?

It’s the best.

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The most important rule of Pierogi eating though?

Plenty of melted cheddar overtop each and every single Pierogi on your plate. I don’t know if this is how the Polish do it, but it’s how we do it in the Gerard household, and for me, nothing can beat it.

Especially when finished off with a little rosemary butter sauce. Yes, rosemary butter sauce. So. Good.

My family is in agreement that this is one of those recipes that everyone loves. Everyone from the picky eaters to the those with a more sophisticated palate. It’s just an all around favorite dish.

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Homemade Cheddar Pierogies

Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 40 Pierogi
Calories Per Serving: 91 kcal

Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

Ingredients

Dough

Filling

  • 4 russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, plus more for topping
  • 2 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • kosher salt and pepper

Rosemary Butter

Instructions

  • 1. To make the dough. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, salt, butter, yogurt, and egg, and mix until combined. Knead the dough for 2-3 minutes. Cover and let sit 30 minutes.
    2. To make the filling. In a large pot of cold water, bring the potatoes to a boil. Salt the water and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 20 to 30 minutes.
    3. Drain the potatoes, return the potatoes to the pot and mash over low heat, or mash in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, adding the butter and cheddar cheese. Season to taste with salt and pepper. 
    4. Roll the dough out onto a floured surface to 1/8 inch thickness. Using a biscuit cutter, cut out 3-inch circles. Spoon 2 teaspoons of filling into the center of each round. Brush the edges with water and fold half of the dough over the filling to enclose it. Press down the edges to seal, pressing out all the air. Be sure to keep the dough covered as you work work to prevent from drying out. At this point, the Pierogies can be flash frozen on a baking sheet for 30 minutes, then transferred to a freezer bag and frozen for up to 3 months. 
    5. When ready too cook, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Boil the Pierogies in batches for 1-2 minutes, or until they float. Drain.
    6. To make the butter sauce. In a large skillet, brown the butter over medium heat, stirring often until the butter is golden and toasted. Add the rosemary and garlic and cook 30 seconds to a minute or until fragrant. Remove from the heat. Season with salt and pepper. 
    7. Divide the Pierogies among plates and spoon the butter over the Pierogies. Top with cheddar and parsley. EAT!
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  1. 5 stars
    This came out perfect! My only issue is I ended up with a ton of extra filling – the 4 potatoes was about 3lb so maybe that was just way too much? Would probably halve that part next time!

    1. Hey Brittanee,
      Happy Sunday!💐 I really appreciate you making this recipe and sharing your feedback, so glad to hear it was a hit! Wow!! Those must have been some huge potatoes! xT

  2. 5 stars
    Absolutely amazing! These are great fresh and just as perfect after they have been frozen. I will always have a batch of these in the freezer from now on! Don’t hesitate on making these!

    1. Hey Tayler,
      Happy Sunday!😃 Thanks so much for making this recipe and your comment, I am so glad it turned out well for you! xx

    1. Hey Kathy,
      I appreciate you making this recipe and sharing your review, I am so glad to hear it was enjoyed! Merry Christmas! 🎁🎄

  3. 5 stars
    Yum! Best perogi I’ve mad yet. The dough recipe also works
    with Bob Mills Gluten Free flour, just needed about half cup more in my case to make it easy to handle.

    1. Hey Erica,
      Happy Wednesday!!❄️ So glad to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for making it and sharing your feedback! xT

  4. My polish family calls them Pierogies! They didn’t even spell pierogi correctly when they corrected you.

    Pierogies are my absolute family favorite. We make them during Christmas time. We make potato cheese, sauerkraut, cottage cheese, and prune.

  5. My friend and I just made these and they turned out amazing. We were impressed by how easy they were to make! New favourite recipe 🙂

    1. Hi Lindsay,
      Happy Sunday!! Love to hear that you have enjoyed this recipe, thanks so much for making it!! xx

  6. My Mother made Pierogi on Easter and often at Christmas, and they were served with butter, maybe some cooked onions, sour cream… they were delicious. She was born in Poland.. am looking forward to making these!