Potato and cheese pierogi
Discover these traditional Belgian pierogi, perfect for a family meal or a get-together with friends.
Pierogi are Polish dumplings that come in an endless variety of fillings. This particular version combines potato and cottage cheese for a sweet and savory flavor.
Ingredients and directions
- Prep time15 min
- Cook time45 min
- Total1 hr
- DifficultyMedium
- CostBudget
- Cooking methodfour, frying pan
- Estimated cost$3.61 $0.90 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.
Ingredients
people
- $1.35
- $1.46
- $0.29
- $0.37
- $0.14
Prices from US supermarkets for 3 of 5 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.
Directions
- Cook the apples and crushed potatoes until soft, then mash them together to create a puree.
- Finely chop the onion and sauté it in butter or oil. ≈ 8 min
- Combine the grated apples, onions, and crumbled ricotta cheese. ≈ 4 min
- Salt, pepper. ≈ 2 min
- You can also add a little bit of crushed garlic. ≈ 3 min
- Use a cup to cut out circular shapes from a thinly spread dough. ≈ 8 min
- Place a spoonful of filling on each crepe. ≈ 3 min
- Fold the circles in half and glue the edges together with your fingers. ≈ 3 min
- Bring salted water to a boil.
- The pierogi are ready when they float to the surface. ≈ 3 min
The bill
Potato and cheese pierogi
- 750 g of ground apples$1.35
- 250-330 grams of ricotta cheese$1.46
- 2 onions$0.29
- a spoonful of butter or oil paint$0.37
- salt, pepper$0.14
Total$3.61
that's $0.90 per person
Estimated price; varies by store.
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