Polish-Style Pierogi with Lightly Browned Butter
A classic Polish dish featuring homemade pierogi filled with potatoes and cheese, served with a lightly browned butter sauce.
Ingredients
- ●2 cups All-purpose flour
- ●1 cup Warm water
- ●2 large Russet potatoes
- ●1 cup Grated cheddar cheese
- ●4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- ●1/2 teaspoon Salt
- ●1 Egg, beaten
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and warm water to form a dough.
- 2
Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5 minutes.
- 3
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- 4
Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the pierogi for 5 minutes.
- 5
While the pierogi cook, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 6
Add the grated potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.
- 7
Stir in the cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- 8
Add the cooked pierogi to the skillet and toss with the potato and cheese mixture.
- 9
Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in a small saucepan over low heat.
- 10
Cook, stirring occasionally, until the butter is lightly browned and fragrant.
- 11
Serve the pierogi with the lightly browned butter sauce spooned over the top.