Ukrainian Varenyky Pyrohy Pierogies Recipe

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Ukrainian Varenyky Pyrohy Pierogies
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Directions:

  1. Potato Filling.
  2. Cook the onion in 2 Tbsp butter until tender.
  3. Add onions and cheese to hot cooked potatoes and mash thoroughly.
  4. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside and let cool to room temperature before using.
  5. Dough.
  6. Mix 2 cups flour and salt in a deep bowl.
  7. Add egg, mashed potatoes, 1 Tbsp melted butter and enough water to make medium soft dough.
  8. Knead on floured board until smooth.
  9. Divide dough into two parts - Cover and let stand for at least ten minutes.
  10. Roll dough thin on floured board.
  11. Cut dough into 2-1/2 inch squares.
  12. Place a spoonful of filling on each square - fold over to form triangle.
  13. Press edges together with fingers.
  14. Place pyrohy on floured board and cover with tea towel to prevent drying.
  15. Drop a few pyrohy at a time into large quantity of rapidly boiling salted water - do not cook too many at a time.
  16. Stir gently with wooden spoon to separate and prevent from sticking to bottom of pot.
  17. Continue to cook for 3 - 4 minutes. Pyrohy is ready when it begins to float or is well puffed.
  18. Remove with perforated spoon to colander and drain thoroughly.
  19. Place in deep dish, sprinkle and toss generously with melted butter and lightly browned onions in butter.
  20. Serve with sour cream and/or chopped crisp bacon. Enjoy!
  21. Perogies can be frozen once cooked and cooled. To eat, defrost and pan fry in butter till browned on either side.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 284.44 Kcal (1191 kJ)
Calories from fat 107.99 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12g 18%
Cholesterol 32.82mg 11%
Sodium 856.78mg 36%
Potassium 268.06mg 6%
Total Carbs 37.01g 12%
Sugars 2.53g 10%
Dietary Fiber 4.57g 18%
Protein 7.62g 15%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 21%
Iron 2.4mg 13%
Calcium 175.2mg 18%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 221.24 Kcal (926 kJ)
Calories from fat 83.99 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.33g 18%
Cholesterol 25.53mg 11%
Sodium 666.41mg 36%
Potassium 208.5mg 6%
Total Carbs 28.78g 12%
Sugars 1.97g 10%
Dietary Fiber 3.55g 18%
Protein 5.93g 15%
Vitamin C 1mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 21%
Iron 1.8mg 13%
Calcium 136.2mg 18%

* 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

  • 5.9
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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