Fathers Day Pierogi

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You will need potatoes, cheese, cream cheese, onion powder, salt, pepper, flour, sour cream, an egg, water, caramelized onions, bacon, and chives.

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In a large bowl, mash the potatoes using a hand blender or masher. Add the shredded cheese, cream cheese, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.

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Mix together until smooth like mashed potatoes.

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On a cleaned work surface, pour the flour and salt. Then in the middle of the flour pile, make a well. Add the egg, sour cream, and water slowly into the well.

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Using a fork, start to mix the liquids and flour together in the center of the well until a shaggy dough forms.

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Then with your hands, knead though until smooth and soft. Place the dough back in the bowl and cover with a hand towel. Rest for 10 minutes.

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After 10 minutes, flour a workstation. Roll out the dough to be about ¼ inch thick.

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Once it is rolled out, sprinkle some flour on top. Using a 4 inch diameter cookie cutter, cut out circles all over the dough.

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Using a 1 inch cookie scoop, scoop one scoop of filling onto each dough circle.

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Dip your finger in water and brush it on the edges of the dough circle. Then fold it in half so that all edges touch. Pinch with your fingers to seal and then crimp the edges with a fork.

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Boil pierogi for 3-5 minutes in batches of 4 at a time.

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In a large skillet over medium heat, heat 4 tablespoons of butter. Add the pierogi to the pan, as many as you can without the pan being crowded.

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Cook for about 2 minutes on each side until the exterior is crisp and golden brown.

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Place the cooked pierogi on a serving tray.

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Now for the best part, load up the pierogi with toppings! Bacon, chives, sour cream, caramelized onions, the options are endless!

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Serve while still warm!

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Get the full recipe via the below link!

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