Midnight Russian Pierogi
A traditional Russian dish filled with a savory potato and cheese mixture, perfect for a late-night snack.
Ingredients
- ●2 large Potatoes
- ●1 cup Ricotta cheese
- ●1/2 cup Cheddar cheese
- ●1 medium Onion
- ●1/4 cup Parsley
- ●to taste Salt
- ●homemade or store-bought Pierogi dough
- ●2 tablespoons Butter
Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- 2
Roll out the pierogi dough to a thickness of about 1/8 inch.
- 3
Use a round cookie cutter or the rim of a glass to cut out circles of dough.
- 4
Place a tablespoon of the potato and cheese mixture in the center of each dough circle.
- 5
Fold the dough over the filling and press the edges together to seal the pierogi.
- 6
Drop the pierogi into the boiling water and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until they float to the surface.
- 7
Remove the pierogi from the water with a slotted spoon and drain off any excess water.
- 8
Serve the pierogi hot with melted butter and chopped parsley.
- 9
Optional: pan-fry the pierogi in butter until golden brown for a crispy exterior.