Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsJoe Muer SeafoodPierogi Recipe

Pierogi Recipe

Inspired by Joe Muer Seafood
Time2h
Serves4

Hand-rolled dough filled with potato, chives and blended cheeses. Sautéed in butter with caramelized onions and scallions, served with crème fraiche.

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Ingredients

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Dough

Filling

Toppings

Method

Dough Preparation

  1. 1

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt.

  2. 2

    Add Wet Ingredients

    Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and add the egg and water.

  3. 3

    Knead Dough

    Mix together until a rough dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.

  4. 4

    Rest Dough

    Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes.

Filling Preparation

  1. 5

    Cook Potatoes

    Peel and cut the potatoes into quarters and boil them in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

  2. 6

    Mash Potatoes

    Drain the potatoes and mash them in a bowl until smooth.

  3. 7

    Combine Filling Ingredients

    Add chives, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper to the mashed potatoes. Mix until well combined.

Assembly

  1. 8

    Roll Out Dough

    Roll out the rested dough on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thickness.

  2. 9

    Cut Dough Circles

    Cut circles using a round cutter or glass, approximately 3 inches in diameter.

  3. 10

    Fill Dough Circles

    Place a tablespoon of the filling in the center of each dough circle.

  4. 11

    Seal Pierogi

    Fold the dough over to form a half-moon shape and pinch the edges to seal.

Cooking

  1. 12

    Boil Pierogi

    In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the pierogi in batches and cook for about 5 minutes or until they float to the surface.

  2. 13

    Caramelize Onions

    In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add sliced onions and sauté until caramelized, about 8-10 minutes.

  3. 14

    Sauté Pierogi

    Add cooked pierogi to the skillet with onions and sauté until golden brown on both sides.

  4. 15

    Add Scallions

    Sprinkle chopped scallions over the pierogi before serving.

Serving

  1. 16

    Plate and Serve

    Serve the pierogi hot with a dollop of crème fraîche on the side.

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