Description
Delicious homemade Cheddar Pierogies filled with caramelized onions and crispy bacon, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh chives for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the egg, sour cream, and water. Mix until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth. Cover with a kitchen towel and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- While the dough is resting, cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and drain on paper towels, leaving the drippings in the skillet.
- In the same skillet, add the sliced onions and butter. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the onions are caramelized and golden brown, about 15-20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and stir in the cooked bacon.
- Roll out the rested dough on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick. Use a round cutter or a glass to cut out circles (about 3 inches in diameter).
- Place a small spoonful of the cheddar cheese and onion-bacon mixture in the center of each circle. Fold the dough over to create a half-moon shape and pinch the edges to seal tightly.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Drop the pierogies in batches into the boiling water. Cook for about 3-4 minutes or until they float to the top. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- In the same skillet used for the onions, add the cooked pierogies and sauté for 2-3 minutes until they are golden brown on both sides.
- Serve warm, garnished with chopped chives if desired.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon and add sautéed mushrooms or spinach for extra flavor.
- You can freeze uncooked pierogies for later use. Just place them on a baking sheet in a single layer, freeze until solid, then transfer to a freezer bag. Cook from frozen, adding a couple of extra minutes to the boiling time.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Eastern European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg