Potato Cottage Cheese Filling Pierogi Filling
Elevate your pierogi game with this rich and creamy Potato Cottage Cheese Filling—a comforting blend of fluffy mashed russet potatoes, tangy cottage cheese, and sweet sautéed onions. Seasoned to perfection with a hint of garlic, black pepper, and optional fresh chives, this filling creates the ultimate balance of flavor and texture. Perfect for making traditional pierogi at home, this versatile filling is easy to prepare in under an hour and can be made ahead for convenience. Whether you're crafting a family feast or whipping up a cozy meal, this potato and cheese pierogi filling is sure to become a favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 medium Russet potatoes
- 1 cup Cottage cheese
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1 small Onion
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh chives (optional)
Instructions
Peel and dice the potatoes into evenly-sized chunks for even cooking.
Place the diced potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add a pinch of salt, bring to a boil, and cook until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
While the potatoes are cooking, finely dice the onion. Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the onion until soft and golden, about 5-7 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.
Drain the cooked potatoes and return them to the pot. Mash the potatoes until smooth using a potato masher or a fork. Allow them to cool slightly to prevent the cottage cheese from curdling.
Add the cottage cheese, sautéed onion, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder to the mashed potatoes. Mix until well combined. Adjust seasonings to taste.
If using fresh chives, fold them into the filling for added flavor and freshness.
Let the filling cool completely before using it as a pierogi filling. This will make it easier to work with and prevent tearing of the dough during assembly.
Store the filling in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days if not using immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
961 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.8 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.0 g | 75% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 87 mg | 29% | |
| Sodium | 3074 mg | 134% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 147.3 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.1 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.8 g | ||
| Protein | 32.9 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 228 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 6.9 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 3266 mg | 69% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
