BAKED PIEROGIES RECIPES

Steps:

• FOR FILLING:.
• Boil and mash approx 4-5 quarts of mashed potatoes.
• Add while potatoes are still hot 2 tbsp of dill.
• Salt and Pepper to taste.
• Can use warm or cold to fill perogies (obviously slightly cooled is going to be easier on the fingers).
• FOR DOUGH:.
• Dissolve 1 tsp sugar in 1/2 cup lukewarm water.
• Add pkg of yeast and let stand for 10min.
• In large bowl: Blend 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup margarine.
• Add 1 tsp salt, then 3 cups water and 1 tbsp vinegar.
• Add flour until you create a bun dough where it's no longer sticky.
• Let Rise (2hrs) until double in bulk.
• Punch Down.
• Cut off a size you would use to make a small dinner bun (1x2-inch size).
• Shape into a square.
• Put about 1 tbsp of filling in middle.
• Fold over.
• Pinch and tuck edge under.
• Place on greased baking sheet.
• DO NOT LET RISE.
• While baking one sheet, shape other perogies.
• Bake at 375°F (or 190°C) for 20-25 minutes, until lightly browned.
• YOU CAN FREEZE BAKED PEROGIES BEFORE ADDING SAUCE - They still taste delicious after freezing (let thaw and follow the "for sauce" directions the same way).
• FOR SAUCE:.
• In large dutch oven or pot.
• Take 1 liter of whipping cream (or fresh farm cream) heat on med-low.
• Add about 2 tbsp dried/fresh dill.
• Fry 1 Large onion in butter until tender.
• Add onion to cream.
• Thicken cream with cornstarch & water (or flour and oil).
• Add perogies to cream
• Let sit 1/2 - 1 and 1/2 hours on low stirring every 15 minutes.
• Makes approx 4 dozen perogies.
• Serve Hot! ENJOY!

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Arrange the pierogies in a lightly greased, 9x9 inch baking dish.
• In a medium skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove to a paper towel lined plate.
• Add garlic to drippings in pan and cook for 30 seconds. Add cream cheese to pan and cook until cream cheese begins to melt, stirring frequently.
• Gradually whisk in the chicken broth until smooth. Season sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
• Pour the cream cheese mixture evenly over pierogies. Bake for 15 minutes or until bubbly and heated through.
• Remove from oven and top with cheese. Bake for an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
• Top with cooked bacon, green onions and tomato before serving.