Polish POTATO AND CHEESE PIEROGI - PIEROGI RUSKIE; How to make Polish food by Polish Your Kitchen

cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta

Cottage cheese is lower in fat while maintaining a creamy texture.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and can add a different flavor.

onion

🥗Healthier: leeks

💰Cheaper: shallots

Leeks provide a milder flavor and are often less expensive.

In a mixing bowl, combine 3 cups of all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon of salt.

Add 1 egg and 1 and a quarter cup of warm water to the flour mixture.

Using a KitchenAid mixer with a hook attachment, mix until a dough forms.

Knead the dough briefly on a floured surface and set aside to rest.

Dice 1 medium onion and sauté in 2 tablespoons of butter until golden brown, about 3-5 minutes.

Boil 2 pounds of potatoes until tender, then drain and mash them.

Crumble 1 pound of farmer's cheese into the mashed potatoes.

Add the sautéed onions, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper to the potato and cheese mixture and stir until combined.

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