Babaci's Potato Pierogi

Vegetarian
Health score
2%
Babaci's Potato Pierogi
90 min.
24
160kcal

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Embark on a delightful culinary journey to the heart of traditional comfort food with Babaci's Potato Pierogi, a delectable vegetarian recipe that promises to enchant your taste buds and nourish your soul. This iconic dish, known for its rich history and cultural significance, is not only simple to make but also boasts a perfect blend of flavors and textures that make it an unforgettable experience. Ideal as an appetizer, snack, or even a light meal, these pierogi are versatile and bound to be a crowd-pleaser.

Crafted with love and precision, each pierogi is a delicate pocket of Yukon Gold potatoes, mashed to perfection with creamy cottage cheese, seasoned with a touch of salt, and a hint of butter for that irresistible richness. The dough, a masterful blend of all-purpose flour, cream cheese, and eggs, creates a tender yet robust wrapper that encases the filling, resulting in a harmonious marriage of flavors with every bite.

The process of making these pierogi is as rewarding as the end result is delicious. From the initial preparation of the dough, through the meticulous folding and sealing of each dumpling, to the final frying that yields a crispy exterior, every step is a testament to the joy of homemade cooking. The transformation from a simple dough into a golden-brown, crispy exterior with a warm, savory filling is nothing short of magical.

Serving approximately 24 persons, Babaci's Potato Pierogi offers a delightful antipasti, starter, snack, or appetizer option that is both satisfying and guilt-free, with each serving containing only about 160 calories. Whether you're hosting a casual gathering or looking to impress your guests with a dish that's as authentic as it is delicious, these pierogi are sure to leave everyone satisfied and craving more.

So, why not embrace the spirit of homemade cooking and bring a piece of culinary tradition to your table? Dive into the art of making Babaci's Potato Pierogi and discover a world of flavors that will make your taste buds dance with joy.

Ingredients

  • tablespoons butter 
  • ounce curd cottage cheese 
  • tablespoons cream cheese divided
  •  eggs 
  • cups flour all-purpose divided
  • teaspoons milk divided
  • 24 servings cooking oil for frying
  • 24 servings salt to taste
  • 12  yukon gold potatoes peeled quartered

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • pot
  • wax paper

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Add potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes.
  3. Drain and cool.
  4. Meanwhile, prepare dough by combining 1 egg, 1 tablespoon cream cheese, 1 teaspoon milk and 1/2 cup flour. Once all the flour has been worked in, add another 1/2 cup flour, 1 tablespoon cream cheese and 1 teaspoon milk. When the dough is well blended, add 1 egg, 1 tablespoon cream cheese and another 1/2 cup flour; mix well. Finally, add the remaining egg, 1 teaspoon milk and 1/2 cup flour. If dough is too dry, add a little more milk; if too wet, add more flour.
  5. On a well floured surface, roll out 1/4 of the dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Using a glass, muffin cutter, or any rounded surface, cut out circles of dough. Flour both sides of the circle and set aside in a single layer on wax paper. Repeat process with remaining dough.
  6. Mash the potatoes with the cottage cheese, salt and butter.
  7. Place a spoonful of the filling slightly below the center of a circle of dough. Fold the dough over and seal edges with fingertips. Use enough filling so that you have to stretch the dough over it, but not so much that it squeezes out when sealed.
  8. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Drop in pierogis, a few at a time. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until they float to the top; drain.
  9. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry boiled pierogis in hot oil until crispy.

Nutrition Facts

Calories160kcal
Protein11.6%
Fat30.67%
Carbs57.73%

Properties

Glycemic Index
12.53
Glycemic Load
16.75
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
6.8321739357451%

Flavonoids

Kaempferol
0.68mg
Quercetin
0.6mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:160.33kcal
8.02%
Fat:5.5g
8.46%
Saturated Fat:1.56g
9.73%
Carbohydrates:23.29g
7.76%
Net Carbohydrates:21.14g
7.69%
Sugar:1.06g
1.18%
Cholesterol:26.48mg
8.83%
Sodium:250.11mg
10.87%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.68g
9.35%
Vitamin C:16.75mg
20.3%
Vitamin B6:0.27mg
13.52%
Potassium:390.06mg
11.14%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.36%
Manganese:0.2mg
10.18%
Selenium:6.57µg
9.39%
Folate:36.58µg
9.14%
Phosphorus:88.47mg
8.85%
Fiber:2.15g
8.61%
Vitamin B3:1.53mg
7.64%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
7.33%
Iron:1.25mg
6.96%
Magnesium:23.52mg
5.88%
Copper:0.11mg
5.7%
Vitamin B5:0.45mg
4.48%
Vitamin E:0.61mg
4.09%
Vitamin K:3.78µg
3.6%
Zinc:0.44mg
2.94%
Calcium:25.61mg
2.56%
Vitamin A:99.14IU
1.98%
Vitamin B12:0.1µg
1.65%
Source:Allrecipes