Dinner for 12
Potato Pierogi
Potato-filled dough parcels are boiled, then pan-fried with onion and bacon until lightly crisp.
Typical price
$2.31for 4 servings
$0.58 per serving$2.31 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 120 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 12servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 2 | $0.60Typical price |
| Potatoes$0.99/lb typical | 2 lb | $1.98Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.60Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | 0.25 | $0.66Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
| Bacon$6.49 each typical | 0.25 | $1.51Typical price |
| Sour cream or plain yogurt$0.14/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.07Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.94 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourSalt and pepperOlive and cooking oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 lb russet potatoes
- 2 tbsp kosher salt (optional)
- 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/2 cup salted butter or extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh mint
- 1 yellow onion
- 4 strips bacon
- cottage cheese (optional)
- sour cream (optional)
Steps
- Mix the flour and sea salt in a bowl, add the eggs and oil, then add enough water to form a soft dough.
- Knead the dough for 5 minutes, cover it, and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- Boil the potatoes in salted water for 18 to 20 minutes, drain them, and mash them with pepper.
- Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes, add the onion, and cook for 5 minutes until soft.
- Mix the bacon, onion, and mint into the potatoes, roll out the dough, cut 12 rounds, fill them, and seal the edges.
- Boil the pierogi in batches for 4 to 5 minutes until they float, then pan-fry them in butter or oil for 3 to 4 minutes per side.
Swaps
- Potatoes for Sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Sour cream or plain yogurt for Yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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