Crispy Fried Pierogies with Caramelized Onions

Crispy Fried Pierogies with Caramelized Onions might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains roughly 2g of protein, 4g of fat, and a total of 84 calories. This lacto ovo vegetarian recipe serves 36 and costs 13 cents per serving. Head to the store and pick up scallions, baking powder, heavy cream, and a few other things to make it today. It is a very reasonably priced recipe for fans of Eastern European food. 656 people were glad they tried this recipe. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. It is brought to you by Fifteen Spatulas. With a spoonacular score of 16%, this dish is rather bad. Similar recipes are Roasted Butternut Squash with Caramelized Onions, Gorgonzolan and Crispy Fried Sage, Cheesy Potato Casserole with Caramelized Onions, Gruyere, Bacon, and Crispy Onions, and Pizza with Caramelized Onions and Crispy Bacon.

Servings: 36

 

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Cooking instruction summary:

To make the mashed potatoes: Prick the potato all over with a fork and microwave for about 8 minutes until fork tender. Peel the skin off, and either mash with a fork or masher, or preferably use a food mill. Add the buttermilk, heavy cream, butter, scallions, and garlic to it, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside for later.Whisk to combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the eggs and sour cream, and mix until it forms a dough. Knead the dough gently on a lightly floured surface until firm and smooth. Add more flour if needed, and roll the dough out until very thin, about 1/8 inch thick. Use a biscuit cutter to cut circles.Bring a big pot of water to a boil, and season with salt.Fill each dough circle with a small spoonful of mashed potatoes, and pinch the ends into a half circle to close it. Crimp the edges tightly closed with a fork. Repeat with remaining ingredients.Boil the pierogies for 3 minutes, then remove from the water to drain.Heat up a skillet over medium heat and add 1 tbsp of butter. Add a small handful of yellow onion, and add just enough pierogies to the pan for a single layer.Fry the pierogies for about 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown and crispy. Repeat with the remaining pierogies. Serve the crispy fried onions with the pierogies, and enjoy!

 

Step by step:

1. To make the mashed potatoes: Prick the potato all over with a fork and microwave for about 8 minutes until fork tender. Peel the skin off, and either mash with a fork or masher, or preferably use a food mill.

2. Add the buttermilk, heavy cream, butter, scallions, and garlic to it, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside for later.

3. Whisk to combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.

4. Add the eggs and sour cream, and mix until it forms a dough. Knead the dough gently on a lightly floured surface until firm and smooth.

5. Add more flour if needed, and roll the dough out until very thin, about 1/8 inch thick. Use a biscuit cutter to cut circles.Bring a big pot of water to a boil, and season with salt.Fill each dough circle with a small spoonful of mashed potatoes, and pinch the ends into a half circle to close it. Crimp the edges tightly closed with a fork. Repeat with remaining ingredients.Boil the pierogies for 3 minutes, then remove from the water to drain.

6. Heat up a skillet over medium heat and add 1 tbsp of butter.

7. Add a small handful of yellow onion, and add just enough pierogies to the pan for a single layer.Fry the pierogies for about 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown and crispy. Repeat with the remaining pierogies.

8. Serve the crispy fried onions with the pierogies, and enjoy!

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