Pierogi Recipe

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Directions:

  1. Peel potatoes and cut into size suitable for boiling.
  2. Boil potatoes for 25 to 30 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, shred the cheese on a box grater.
  4. When potatoes are cooked, rice them into a large bowl.
  5. Fold the cheese into the hot potatoes.
  6. Set aside.
  7. On a board, make a well of the flour.
  8. Add the eggs to the center.
  9. Add two eggshells of water to center.
  10. Mix with a fork until the well has just about been incorporated.
  11. Using two knives, knead the mixture until you can knead it with your hands.
  12. Allow the dough to rest for at least 5 minutes.
  13. Roll dough to about 1/8 thickness.
  14. Cut dough into circles of perhaps 5 diameter (we use a small coffee can).
  15. Place small amount of potato mixture a little off-center on the dough circle.
  16. Be careful not to get too close to the edges.
  17. Fold dough over potato mixture.
  18. Seal the edges of the pierogi well.
  19. You can use water to help the edges seal.
  20. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  21. Reduce heat.
  22. GENTLY drop pierogi into the simmering water.
  23. Don't crowd the pot!
  24. Allow the pierogi to float to the top of the water.
  25. As the pierogi rise to the top, remove them to drain on a kitchen towel.
  26. To cook, melt butter in a large skillet.
  27. Saute onions, if desired.
  28. Fry pierogies until golden on both sides.
  29. After all the work you just did, ENJOY!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 163.84 Kcal (686 kJ)
Calories from fat 63.32 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.04g 11%
Cholesterol 32.51mg 11%
Sodium 500.38mg 21%
Potassium 48.32mg 1%
Total Carbs 20.24g 7%
Dietary Fiber 2.21g 9%
Protein 5.2g 10%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 5%
Iron 1.4mg 8%
Calcium 114mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 307.21 Kcal (1286 kJ)
Calories from fat 118.73 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.19g 11%
Cholesterol 60.96mg 11%
Sodium 938.27mg 21%
Potassium 90.6mg 1%
Total Carbs 37.96g 7%
Dietary Fiber 4.14g 9%
Protein 9.76g 10%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 5%
Iron 2.6mg 8%
Calcium 213.7mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.4
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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