MASHED POTATO, BACON AND ONION PIEROGI

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Mashed potato, bacon and onion pierogi image

Great holiday side dish

Provided by Mary Lee

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 6

5-6 large potatoes boiled and mashed ( keep at room temperature)
1 lrg onion diced
6 strips , fried and crumbled bacon
1/3 cup grated cheddar cheese (optional)
3 tablespoons butter/margaine
approx 1/2 cup warmed milk

Steps:

  • 1. Mash boiled potatoes with butter and milk.(keep at room temperature)
  • 2. Fry bacon but not too crisp...crumble bacon and add to mashed potatoes along with optional cheddar cheese and salt/pepper. Save bacon grease.
  • 3. Sautee diced onion in bacon grease until carmelized. Remove with slotted spoon and add to mashed potatoes and bacon. You are now ready to fill pierogi pockets.
  • 4. Pierogi Dough 3 lrg eggs 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream 3 cups all-purpose flour 1/3 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder Note: If dough is too thick add a couple of tablespoon of cold water until you reach pie dough like texture. On flour prepared rolling surface , roll out 1/4 of dough at a time ... using a cutter/lid approx 3 1/2 in diameter cut out dough cicles (makes approx 24 pockets) ... fill center of circles with approx 1 heaping tablespoon of mashed potato filling ... fold over circle and with applied egg wash on edges close pierogi pockets pressing down with fork all along open edges. Add approx 6 pierogi at a time to pot of boiling salted water, boil approx 5-7 minutes. Remove from water and drain. You can serve with melted butter just boiled "or" you can sautee drained pierogi in butter/margarine until slightly brown. ( I fry them with sliced thin onion circles ) Optional: Serve with a spoon of sour cream and sprinkled chives as garnish

Keneil Bennett
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I would definitely make these pierogi again.


Ngwako Mpholwane
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Overall, I thought these pierogi were pretty good.


MD JISAN RAJ
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These pierogi were a bit bland for my taste.


Theresa Blake
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I had a hard time getting the pierogi to seal properly.


Summah Reynolds
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These pierogi were a bit too greasy for my taste.


Glendale Hall
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I loved the crispy texture of the pierogi and the gooey filling.


Dean West
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These pierogi were easy to make and turned out great! I will definitely be making them again.


Software exchang
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I'm not a big fan of pierogi, but these were actually really good. The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the bacon added a nice smoky flavor.


Shourab Shourab
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These pierogi were delicious! I loved the combination of mashed potatoes, bacon, and onions.


Lynette Van Niekerk
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Overall, I thought these pierogi were pretty good. I would definitely make them again, but I might try a different filling next time.


Ch Azhar rehman
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These pierogi were a bit bland for my taste, but they were still a fun and easy dish to make.


Aashrika Mahato
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I had a hard time getting the pierogi to seal properly, but they still tasted good.


Dawit Tekle
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The pierogi were a bit too greasy for my taste, but the filling was delicious.


Sherazi Jan
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I've made these pierogi several times now, and they're always a hit. I love that I can use leftover mashed potatoes to make them.


Jameel Baloch
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These pierogi were easy to make and turned out great! I used a store-bought mashed potato mix to save time, and they still tasted delicious.


Carlos Rivas
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I loved the crispy texture of the pierogi and the gooey filling. The bacon and onions really made the dish.


Veronica Wangechi
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These pierogi were a hit with my family! The mashed potato filling was so creamy and flavorful, and the bacon and onions added a nice savory touch. I will definitely be making these again.