Cheese and Potato Perogies-Pyrogy- with yoyomax12

cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta

Cottage cheese provides a similar texture with fewer calories.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt offers creaminess with less fat.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier while still providing richness.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

Boil 4-5 medium-sized potatoes in salted water until tender.

Add milk, salt, pepper, and 2 tablespoons of butter to the potatoes and mash until smooth.

Set the mashed potatoes aside to cool.

In a large bowl, add 1 egg, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 cup of milk, and 1/2 cup of water, and stir together.

Add 1 cup of all-purpose flour and stir well, then add a second cup of flour.

Stir until the dough starts to form and pulls away from the sides of the bowl.

Transfer the dough to a floured countertop and knead in additional flour until the dough is elastic and springs back when pressed.

Let the dough rest for 20-30 minutes, covered or in a plastic bag.

Mix shredded cheddar cheese into the cooled mashed potatoes.

Roll out the dough to about 1/8 inch thick, adding more flour to prevent sticking.

Cut out circles of dough approximately 3 inches in diameter.

Place the dough circles on a plate, sprinkling flour between layers to prevent sticking.

Take a circle of dough, add about 1.5 tablespoons of potato filling in the center, and wet the edges with water.

Fold the dough over and pinch the edges to seal tightly, ensuring they are sealed well to prevent opening during boiling.

Gather scraps of dough, roll them out, and cut more circles if needed.

Cook bacon in a skillet, then add onions and cook until soft and caramelized.

In a large pot of boiling water, add the perogies, keeping them moving gently to prevent sticking.

Cook the perogies until they float to the surface, indicating they are done.

Transfer the cooked perogies to the skillet with onions and bacon, or serve with melted butter or sour cream.

Cooking Techniques

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