Vegan Potato Cheddar Pierogi

Total time1 hr 55 min

Prep time1 hr

Cook time25 min

These pillowy homemade pockets start with a tender, hand-rolled dough that's cut into rounds and filled with a rich, mashed potato center, then sealed, boiled until they float, and finished in a skillet until golden and crisp at the edges. Sliced yellow onion gets slowly caramelized until deeply golden and sweet, then piled on top for that classic pierogi finish. Every piece is folded and crimped by hand, so you get that satisfying edge-to-edge seal and a little crunch where the dough hits the pan. Fresh chives scattered over the top add a bright, herby snap that balances all that soft, starchy filling. It's the kind of comforting, from-scratch project recipe that makes a weekend feel productive, and it's a great dish to add to a plant-based lineup.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the dough

2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
Bob's Red Mill Organic All Purpose Unbleached White Flour - 5 Lb Jovial Flour All Purpose Organic Einkorn Bag - 32 Oz Ka Flour Unbleached - 10 LB Arrowhead Mills Organic Unbleached White Flour, 80 oz Arrowhead Mills Organic White All Purpose Flour 22 oz Pkg
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½ tsp salt
½ cup sour cream
2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
Chef's tip
Use a stick or block-style dairy-free butter - not a soft tub spread - and swap one-for-one.
2–3 tbsp cold water, as needed

For the filling

1 lb russet potatoes (about 2 medium), peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Chef's tip
If the dish is baked or melted, cover it or keep the heat gentle - dairy-free shreds melt more slowly than dairy cheese.
2 tbsp unsalted butter
Chef's tip
Use a stick or block-style dairy-free butter - not a soft tub spread - and swap one-for-one.
¼ cup sour cream
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper

For the pan sauce

3 tbsp unsalted butter
Chef's tip
Use a stick or block-style dairy-free butter - not a soft tub spread - and swap one-for-one.
1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
¼ tsp salt

For serving

sour cream, for serving (optional)
2 tbsp fresh chives, thinly sliced (optional)

Instructions

1
Make the filling: Place the potato chunks in a small saucepan, cover with cold salted water by 1 inch, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce to a steady simmer and cook until the potatoes are completely tender and a fork slides through without resistance, about 15 minutes. Drain well.
2
Return the drained potatoes to the saucepan and set over low heat for 1 minute, stirring once, until any surface moisture has evaporated. Remove from heat. Add the 2 tbsp butter and mash until smooth, then stir in the sour cream, shredded cheddar, salt, and pepper until the cheese is fully melted and the filling is cohesive. Taste and adjust seasoning. Spread onto a plate and refrigerate until cool and firm, at least 30 minutes.

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