Cheater Pierogi Recipe

Cheater Pierogi Recipe
By Ann
Traditional pierogi – while delicious – can be time consuming to make. This short cut pierogi recipe is a quick recipe that will satisfy your pierogi cravings, without all the work. Simple to make, these cheater pierogi can be eaten immediately or frozen for later use.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 3 Minutes

Ingredients:

● 1 cup Dry Cottage Cheese
● ¼ cup Sour Cream (do not use low fat, or light)
● 1 tsp Dill Weed, dried
● 1 tsp Salt
● 5 cups Water, divided
● 16 Won Ton Wrappers (1 package, round or square)

Directions:

● Place dry cottage cheese in a large bowl.
● Add sour cream, salt and dill to cottage cheese. Mix very well.
● Place a cup of water in a small bowl, set aside.
● Lay out individual won ton wrappers, using about 6 at a time.
● Spoon 1 tablespoon of cottage cheese filling mixture into the center of each wrapper.
● Using a small brush or your finger, wet the outer edges of the won tons lightly.
● Take one end and fold over the cheese to form a dumpling. Press well (use fork tines) to stick together.
● Continue this process until all the cheese is used.
● Won tons can be be wrapped and frozen for later use.
● To prepare:
● In a medium pot, heat 4 cups of water.
● When the water comes to a rolling boil, give the water a stir with a spoon and slowly and gently drop the pierogis into the water, cooking 6 at a time.
● Let the cheater pierogi cook for 2 – 3 minutes and remove from water with a slotted spoon.
● Serve hot with a dollop of sour cream. You can also garnish with fried onions and bacon bits if desired.

● Makes 8 servings Cheater Pierogi

I love pierogi, but it can be a PITA to make. Time consuming, messy – delicious comes at a cost. However, these cheater pierogi are different, and in a pinch can definitely satisfy that pierogi craving until you have time to make a batch or two of the real ones.

Give these a go. They are definitely unique, flavorful, and fabulous!

Cheater Pierogi Mise en Place:

● Large Bowl
● Measuring Cup
● Small Bowl
● Measuring Spoons
● Pastry Brush
● Medium Pot

Cheater Pierogi Ingredients:

● 1 cup Dry Cottage Cheese
● ¼ cup Sour Cream (do not use low fat, or light)
● 1 tsp Dill Weed, dried
● 1 tsp Salt
● 5 cups Water, divided
● 16 Won Ton Wrappers (1 package, round or square)

● Place dry cottage cheese in a large bowl.
● Add sour cream, salt and dill to cottage cheese. Mix very well.

● Place a cup of water in a small bowl, set aside.

● Lay out individual won ton wrappers, using about 6 at a time.
● Spoon 1 tablespoon of cottage cheese filling mixture into the center of each wrapper.

● Using a small brush or your finger, wet the outer edges of the won tons lightly.

● Using a small brush or your finger, wet the outer edges of the won tons lightly.
● Take one end and fold over the cheese to form a dumpling. Press well (use fork tines) to stick together.
● Continue this process until all the cheese is used.

● To prepare:
● In a medium pot, heat 4 cups of water.
● When the water comes to a rolling boil, give the water a stir with a spoon and slowly and gently drop the pierogis into the water, cooking 6 at a time.
● Let the cheater pierogi cook for 2 – 3 minutes and remove from water with a slotted spoon.

● Serve hot with a dollop of sour cream. You can also garnish with fried onions and bacon bits if desired.

● Makes 8 servings Cheater Pierogi

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