Cheesy Potato Pierogi Recipe (Vareniki) - Natasha's Kitchen

These pierogi, filled with cheesy potatoes and tossed with crisp bacon and melted butter, are the ultimate comfort food. Serve with sour cream for a truly irresistible dish! ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ RECIPE BELOW ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ Recipe Updated in 2023 to create a softer dough that is easier to roll: Add oil to the dough when you add the egg. Also, we increased salt to 1 1/2 tsp for a tastier dough and knead in the mixer or by hand for only 2-3 minutes or until you have a smooth and elastic dough. 🍴INGREDIENTS FOR POTATO FILLING: ►2 lbs russet potatoes (5 medium), peeled ►1/2 tsp salt ►2 Tbsp butter melted ►2 oz cream cheese softened ►3/4 cup mozzarella cheese shredded FOR THE PIEROGI DOUGH: ►1 cup of warm water ►1/4 cup whole milk ►2 Tbsp sour cream ►3 Tbsp extra light olive oil or vegetable oil ►1 large egg ►1 1/2 tsp salt ►4 cups all-purpose flour measured correctly FOR THE TOPPINGS (For 1/3 batch): ►4 oz bacon chopped ►2 Tbsp butter 🖨 PRINT THIS RECIPE: https://natashaskitchen.com/pierogi-recipe/