Eastern European Cuisine

Potato and Cheese Pierogi

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Soft dumplings stuffed with cheesy mash and pan-fried in butter, costed to the penny. A Polish comfort classic that turns spuds and flour into a proper feast.

Prep 45 mins
Cook 20 mins
Servings 4
Difficulty Medium
Per serving £0.68

Approx £2.70 total based on typical supermarket prices in GB. See yours

S by Steven Tobin · Published 6 Jul 2026
Potato and Cheese Pierogi

The recipe

Instructions

  1. 1
    Boil the peeled, chopped potatoes for 15 minutes until soft, then drain and mash with the grated cheese, salt and pepper. Leave to cool.
  2. 2
    Mix the flour, egg, a pinch of salt and about 120ml warm water into a soft dough, knead 5 minutes, then rest for 20 minutes under a bowl.
  3. 3
    Roll the dough out thinly and cut out circles with a cup. Put a spoon of filling on each, fold over and pinch the edges firmly to seal.
  4. 4
    Cook the pierogi in batches in a big pan of simmering salted water for 3-4 minutes until they float, then lift out.
  5. 5
    Fry the sliced onion in the butter and oil until golden, add the boiled pierogi and pan-fry for a couple of minutes until crisp. Serve hot.

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About Steven Tobin

Steven is the founder, recipe developer, and chief washer-upper at Budget Dinner Recipes. A passionate home cook from a big foodie family, he's spent years collecting and perfecting recipes from across the world — from Malaysian laksas and Kenyan curries to weeknight British classics. Family meals are at the heart of e…

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