Shortcut Potato Onion Perogies

Name: Shortcut Potato Onion Perogies
Prep time: 55 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Eastern European, European
Ingredients: 2 Tbsps butter; 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 710 milliliters all-purpose flour; 215 grams package instant mashed potato flakes; 1 teaspoon salt; 158 milliliters water; 1 small yellow onion, diced

Shortcut Potato Onion Perogies might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This recipe serves 8. One serving contains 312 calories, 7g of protein, and 5g of fat. This recipe covers 12% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up butter, extra virgin olive oil, onion, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 55 minutes.

Instructions

In a medium bowl, stir together the flour and salt.

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All Purpose Flour

Salt

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Bowl

Cut in the butter using a fork until pieces are very small. Stir in the water and mix until well blended. If the dough is too sticky, stir in a little more flour until you can knead it on a floured surface. Knead the dough for 2 to 3 minutes. Cover, and let rest for 10 or 15 minutes.

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Butter

Dough

All Purpose Flour

Water

On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/4 inch thickness.

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Dough

Roll

Cut into circles using a cookie cutter or large glass. Set aside while you prepare the filling.

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Cookie Cutter

To make the filling, prepare the mashed potato flakes according to package directions. Set aside.

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Instant Potatoes Flakes

Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

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Olive Oil

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Frying Pan

Add the onions; cook and stir until soft and transparent.

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Onion

Remove from the heat, and mix in the mashed potatoes.

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Potato

Place one tablespoon of the pierogi filling onto each circle of dough. Fold circles over and pinch the edges to seal tightly so that no filling will escape while they boil. They can be frozen at this time if you like.

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Dough

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Carefully drop several perogies into the water. They are done when they float to the top. Continue the process with remaining perogies. You can also fry the perogies in some butter with onion before serving if you like.

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Butter

Onion

Water

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Pot