Pierogis with Cheese And Potato Filling

Pierogis with Cheese And Potato Filling

The most popular pierogi ever, with potato and cheese filling!
Ingredients:

Filling:
6 small potatoes, boiled, peeled, and riced
2 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup diced onion
1 1/4 cups twarog (or substitute ricotta or cottage cheese)
salt and pepper, to taste

green onion, for garnish
smoked bacon, diced, for garnish

Directions:
Filling:
Place riced potatoes into a large bowl
Sautee onions in butter until light brown
Lightly toss potatoes, with onion, cheese, and seasonings until combined
Dough::
Place the flour on a clean work surface
Add the salt
Make a well in the top of the flour and add the egg.
Work the egg into the flour
Slowly add the water to the flour mixture, mixing it in as you go
Knead dough until smooth
To Assemble:
Brown bacon and reserve
Roll the dough out very thin, approx 1/16 inch
Cut into round circles using a glass or a cookie cutter
Add a spoonful of the filling to the center of each circle, compacting the filling
Fold the dough around the filling, sealing the edges, creating a half circle or crescent shape
When all of the pierogi are filled, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, cook the pierogi for use a few minutes
Serve with butter and bacon