Dinner for 5

Polish Potato Pierogi

Name: Polish Potato Pierogi
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Eastern European
Ingredients: 1 large potato; 1/2 onion; 2 oz shredded cheese; 1/4 tsp garlic powder; 1/8 tsp salt; 1 large potato; 1/2 onion; 1 tsp parsley; 1/2 tsp thyme; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/8 tsp pepper; 8 oz sauerkraut; 1/2 onion; 1 tbsp sour cream; 1 3/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour; 1 egg; 1 dash salt; 1/2 cup water; 8 cup water; 1 tsp salt; 1 tbsp salted butter (optional)

$5.57for 475 minServes 5

Tender dough wraps potato, cheese, herb, and sauerkraut fillings before the pierogi are boiled until soft.

Photo: curiouscuisiniere.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Potatoes, 1.1 lb$0.99/lb typical	1.1 lb	$1.08Typical price
	Onions, 0.6 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.6 lb	$0.77Typical price
	Cheddar and shredded cheese, 2 oz$0.30/oz typical	2 oz	$0.60Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.01Typical price
	Mint, a little$1.99 each typical	a little	$0.02Typical price
	Capers, 8 oz$0.45/oz typical	8 oz	$3.60Typical price
	Sour cream, 0.5 oz$0.14/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.07Typical price
	Eggs, 1$0.30 each typical	1	$0.30Typical price
	Butter, 0.25 oz$0.40/oz typical	0.25 oz	$0.10Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$6.96

Swaps

Swap potatoes for sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap cheddar and shredded cheese for mozzarellaabout the same price
Swap sour cream for yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Flour

Not included in the cost.

75 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
5servings (the source says 15, which counts pieces)
$typical cost tier

Eastern European Vegetarian Budget Family Dinners

Typical price

$1.39 per serving$5.57 for 4

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Ingredients

1 large potato
1/2 onion
2 oz shredded cheese
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/8 tsp salt
1 large potato
1/2 onion
1 tsp parsley
1/2 tsp thyme
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
8 oz sauerkraut
1/2 onion
1 tbsp sour cream
1 3/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1 egg
1 dash salt
1/2 cup water
8 cup water
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp salted butter (optional)

Steps

Mix flour, egg, a dash of salt, and water into a dough, knead for 5 minutes, and rest it for 20 minutes.
Boil both potatoes in 8 cups salted water for 15 to 20 minutes, until tender, then drain and mash them separately.
Cook the chopped onions in a little oil over medium heat for 6 minutes, then divide them among three bowls.
Mix one potato with cheese, garlic powder, and salt; mix the other potato with parsley, thyme, salt, pepper, and onion; mix sauerkraut with onion and sour cream.
Roll the dough thin, cut it into rounds, fill each round, and press the edges closed.
Boil the pierogi in batches in salted water for 3 to 4 minutes, until they float and the dough is tender.
Brown the boiled pierogi in a skillet with the optional butter for 2 to 3 minutes.