During this video for quick and easy cheese pierogi, I joke
about my Polish grandmother rolling over in her grave, but after eating several
batches of these delicious dumplings, I’m pretty sure Grandma Sophie would have
approved.
I’ve always been a big fan of wonton skins. Not only have I
used them for wonton soup, but also for tortellini, ravioli, and various other
dumplings. They’re very
user-friendly, but use a damp paper towel to cover the open package as you
work, since they can dry out quickly and become harder to work with.
I decided to break with family tradition and serve these with
bacon and caramelized onions, as we usually just fry in a little butter and
serve with sour cream. I blame Chicago’s Pierogi Heaven for this, since it was
during a recent visit that I had a plate served similarly, and it was
amazing.
Anyway, whether you’re an old pro, or brand new to the joys
of pierogi, I hope you give these easy, cheesy dumplings a try. Remember the
old saying...if you’re not cheating, you’re not trying. Enjoy!
Ingredients for about 50-60 Pierogi:
1 1/2 cups warm mashed potato
1 1/2 cup farmer’s cheese, or any cheese blend
1 large egg
salt and pepper to taste
pinch of cayenne
50-60 wonton wrappers
sour cream and chives as needed
Bacon and Onion Sauce (enough to garnish about 12 pierogi)
4 slices bacon, sliced thin
1/2 large yellow onion, diced
2 tsp butter
*After bacon is crisp, drain excess fat, reserving about 2
tbsp to fry pierogi.
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22 comments:
I'm all for cheating if I can get great food without a lot of hassle. Those pierogi are certainly delicious what with bacon and onions. A nice change from the usual wontons that I eat.
My bf's mother is from Poland and she actually makes pierogi quite often, because since I've tried them first I have become obsessed with them, and now all I want to eat when we're visiting is pierogi filled with a beef mixture and caramelized onion on top...
My goal is though to make my own pierogi from scratch some day :)
'round the outside ... 'round the outside ... LoL!
Chef Jon you have done it again! I just started using the versitile wonton wrapper but never though of Pierogis! Thanks for the idea.
Hey Chef,
Can you cheat even more and use instant potatoes?? I'm really lazy!!
news from Poland:
wonton skins for pierogi ??!11
This means WAR!
:P:P
just joking, your army is too strong :P... and i guess we're allies :P
This cheater Pierogi looks very soft fluffy:P
Anyways that for sharing this interesting idea of using wonton skin for pierogi.
Hi John:
I was about to make wantons this week, but now I'm going to make pierogis instead. I really like the recipe, but garlic is a MUST. Maybe that will work its way into the onion and bacon.
I have had lots of luck with just using water to seal this brand of wanton wrap. Egg wash would probably hold it together even tighter--no blow outs!
Any advice for a sauerkraut filling? I want to experiment around a bit.
Just when you think Chef John can't get any more awesome, he busts out the Eminem reference!
Looks delicious, can't wait to try these!
I know this is a little off-topic, but I just want to know if it is alright to post your recipe (that I have tried) on my blog with a link and attribution to you?
Many thanks in advance and the dumplings look delish.
Chef, you are awesome!
PS I'm from Russia, and there this dish called "vareniki". But if you call this vareniki, you must have some vodka on the table =)
I will be very happy if you're make video about russian dishes! Like a borsh' or holodez... =)
I can help =)
And, because I'm from Russia, sorry for my English =)
In Poland, pierogi with potato-cheese filling are called “ruskie”, i.e. Ruthenian. Ruthenian Wonton Pierogi: it's not cheating, it's innovation!
OK, no offense towards your recipe, but here's what happened when I tried to make this:
I made a test pierogi, boiled it, fried it and thought it was OK. Then I dumped all the carmelized bacon/onions into the potato/cheese mixture, added the chives and put in some heavy cream and butter and just had some great mashed potatoes.
You are a brave man, Chef John! I can't believe these comments aren't full of inflamed food puritans.
Been doing this for years. Even easier is to microwave the potatoes.
Green onion and garlic excellent in them as well.
I'm always looking for ways to cut corners in the kitchen when I can. Love pierogis, can't wait to try these! Thanks Chef John!
Made some of these this evening with square wonton skins. They were great and straightforward. The technique I used was to egg wash four wantons, fill them, fold them, finish them, and repeat. I used the whole stack of wontons and have some filling leftover for tomorrow. I froze half the dumplings for my little sister who's in grad school.
Chef, those look pretty good and I will try them. My Ukrainian Grandmother used to make them from scratch every month at her church, for fund raising. She made them occasionally for her family. (*sigh*) I've made them from her recipe once and it was a lot of work. I made some mistakes in technique. If you ever get around to making these from scratch on one of your videos, I would be very thankful!
We do this mainly during the summer when it's hot out and you don't want to do all the work to make the dough but still want pierogi. Using this cheat for several years now. But come around xmas, I go over to my mom's place and help her make about 12doz or so of the real deal pierogi.
She uses a mixer to help with the dough if making it herself, I make it by hand when I come over. so much better.
awesome Idea!!! I haven't failed yet with any of your recipes so I know this will be delish!! thanx Chef John, from a realy big fan....well I am big but...also a big fan. thanx, willy
Loved these, Chef John! These were easy to make, especially since I preped eary. The kids lived them:)
You should try them with adjika and sour cream. It's my favorite way to eat pierogies. My Texan brain thinks of adjika as Slavic salsa.
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