Perogies –Hey there, culinary adventurers! Get ready to channel your inner chef with a recipe that’s as comforting as a warm hug from grandma and as delicious as the last slice of pizza at a party! Today, we’re tackling the age-old classic: Grandma Gretzky’s Great Perogies. Trust us; these little potato-filled pillows of joy are going to make you the star of your dinner table—or at least the star of your own kitchen!
Feast Your Eyes!
Before we dive into the wonderful world of perogies, let’s take a moment to appreciate how absolutely delightful they look!
Ingredients – The Building Blocks of Greatness
Get your shopping list out because here’s what you’ll need to whip up these beauties:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions – Let’s Get Cooking!
Now for the fun part—cooking! Follow these steps, and you’re on your way to perogy perfection:
- Boil the potatoes in a large pot of salted water until they’re soft. Drain and mash them up in a big bowl.
- In a separate bowl, mix the flour, salt, and other dry ingredients. Create a well in the center, crack the egg in there, and gradually add water until it forms a dough.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface until it’s about 1/8 inch thick, then use a glass or cookie cutter to make circles.
- In a skillet, sauté the onions in butter until they’re golden brown, then add them to the mashed potatoes along with the cottage cheese, and season with salt and pepper.
- Place a spoonful of the potato mixture on each dough circle, fold it over, and pinch the edges tightly to seal them in.
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and gently drop the perogies in. They’re ready when they float to the top—kind of like my spirits when I eat them!
- Serve them warm, topped with sautéed onions or a dollop of sour cream, and watch your family swoon!
And there you have it! Not only did you make amazing perogies, but you also made some sweet memories along the way. Who knows, you might just start a family tradition right at your kitchen table!