Gluten-Free Potato and Cheese Pierogi {Grain Free}
If I could choose a food for my last meal, it would be pierogi. Hands down, Pierogi has always been my favorite but when switching to a gluten-free & grain-free diet they were off limits. It was one of the best days in my kitchen when I finally perfected my Primal Potato and Cheese Pierogies {Gluten Free & Grain Free} Recipe!
Pierogi are the Polish form of a handmade dumpling. I’ve made them with my Grammie Elsie since I was a little girl, and I’m excited to share my family recipe—minus the grain. We enjoy them filled with a mixture of mashed potatoes and cheese, dry curd cottage cheese, or sauerkraut. They do take some time to make, but they are so worth it!
Ingredients
- 1 pound russet potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes,
- 2 teaspoons Butter (or ghee)
- 1 small Onion finely chopped
- 8 ounces Cheddar Cheese shredded
- ½ teaspoon Sea Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 recipe Paleo Pasta Dough
- Tapioca Starch
- 1/2 cup Butter (or ghee) melted
Optional toppings:
- sautéed onions
- Sour Cream
Instructions
- Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil over high heat. Add the potatoes and boil until soft, 12 to 15 minutes, then drain.
- Meanwhile, in a medium skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Sauté the onion until translucent, about 4 minutes.
- With a hand mixer or stand mixer, combine the potatoes, cheese, and onions. Mix well to combine. Season with the salt and pepper. Allow the potato-cheese mixture to cool completely in the fridge.
- Divide the dough into 20 equal portions. Use additional tapioca starch, as needed, to keep the dough from sticking to the counter or your hands.
- Take a piece of dough and shape it with your fingers into a 3-inch round circle. Fill with 2 tablespoons of the chilled potato filling. Fold the dough in half around the filling and gently stretch so the edges meet. Pinch and press the edges together to seal.
- Bring a large-size pot of salted water to a boil. Working in small batches, boil the pierogi for 8 minutes. Scoop out with a slotted spoon, arrange in a single layer on a cookie sheet (with sides), and drizzle with the melted butter. Turn so all are coated well to ensure they do not stick to each other.
- Eat immediately or lightly brown in a skillet over medium heat (using additional butter, as needed). Top with sautéed onions and sour cream, if desired.
Notes
After the pierogi have been boiled, they can be individually frozen, once cooled, on a baking sheet or plate in a single layer. Once frozen, transfer them to a zip-top plastic bag for up to 6 months. Cook from frozen for best results; do not thaw prior to cooking.
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Super tasty! I recommend a very quick light fry, as otherwise I found the dough dried out too much.
Where is your recipe for paleo pasta dough??? Otherwise, this is just a recipe for pierogies!
it’s included in the recipe
I have had pierogies fora few years. Have to try these. I miss them.
I just made these tonight and they were AMAZING!!!! Thank you so much!!! They were exactly what this pregnant woman was craving 🙂 I’m going to make another batch and freeze; how do you suggest cooking them from frozen? Boiling again and then pan-frying?
Hey Roseanne – I’m glad you like them!!! From frozen I just pop them right into a hot skillet and cook them until lightly browned.