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homemade polish pierogi ruskie (potato & cheese dumplings)
A comforting and traditional Polish dish featuring soft, handmade dumplings filled with a savory mixture of mashed potatoes and farmer's cheese. Inspired by 'Babcia's' classic methods, these pierogi are boiled to perfection and served with a rich topping of caramelized onions and mushrooms—perfect for a cozy evening.
recipe by
fizzyizzi
mainPolish4 servingsvegetarian
1 / 3
60
prep (min)
20
cook (min)
80
total (min)
- •500 grams all-purpose flour
- •250 ml warm water
- •1 items large egg (optional, for dough)
- •1 tbsp vegetable oil (plus more for frying)
- •800 grams potatoes, peeled and boiled
- •250 grams farmer's cheese, dry curd cheese, or ricotta
- •3 items large onions
- •200 grams mushrooms (button or cremini), sliced
- •4 tbsp butter
- •1 tsp salt (plus more for boiling water)
- •0.5 tsp black pepper