Deep Dish Reuben Pierogies Food

PIEROGIES STUFFED WITH GRUYERE AND HAM

Steps:

• For the mashed potatoes: In a Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot, add the potatoes, garlic, sea salt and 1 quart cold water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Discard all but 1/2 cup water. Transfer the potatoes and garlic to a bowl. Add the cream and butter and use an immersion blender to create a mash; don't overblend. Season with kosher salt and pepper.
• For the pierogies: Mix 1 cup of the prepared mashed potatoes with the ham, Gruyere, 2 tablespoons butter and the chives. (Reserve any remaining mashed potatoes for another use.)
• Add the flour, egg, 1 tablespoon butter, sour cream, kosher salt and 1 cup cold water to a food processor. Mix the dough gently until it turns into a ball and let rest 1 hour or up to overnight in the refrigerator.
• Remove the dough from the refrigerator and roll out the dough to 1/8-inch thick. Cut out 3-inch rounds. Brush the dough with a bit of water, then add 2 teaspoons potato-ham mixture. Fold the dough in half and seal the edges with a fork. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.
• Fill a high-sided saute pan with salted water and bring to a simmer. Add the pierogies and gently simmer the pierogies for 2 minutes, drain and dry. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter plus the olive oil to a large cast-iron skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Once the butter has melted, add the pierogies and cook until golden on both sides, about 5 minutes total. Remove and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Serve with sour cream on the side.

REUBEN PIEROGI BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat over to 425 degrees.
• In a saucepan, bring 2 quarts of water to a boil; add pierogies and cook for about 5 minutes or until they float.
• Drain and transfer pierogies into a greased 10 inch round baking dish.
• Layer on top of the pierogies: corned beef, sauerkraut, dressing and end with the swiss cheese.
• Bake for 10 minutes or until pierogies are hot and cheese melts.

PIEROGIES AND SAUSAGES

Steps:

• Heat a large pan of water to boiling.
• When the water boils, add the pierogies.
• Cook the frozen pierogies for approximately 10 - 15 minutes. They will float to the top when ready.
• Drain and set aside.
• While the water is heating, cook 3 slices of bacon until crisp.
• Drain on a paper towel then cut up finely.
• Reserve the oil from the bacon.
• Fry the sausages in the oil until done - about 10 - 15 minutes on medium heat.
• Remove the sausages and set aside but keep warm.
• Add the pierogies to the oil and fry for approximately 10 minutes. Add the onion and bacon 1/2 way through.
• Turn the pierogies frequently, they should start to get a bit crisp from the oil.
• Serve pierogies and sausages with bits of fried onion, bacon and top with sour cream.
• Yum !

PIEROGI BEEF SKILLET

Steps:

• In large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain, reserving 3 T drippings.
• Sprinkle flour over beef and drippings; stir until blended.
• Gradually add beef broth.
• Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
• Stir in the pierogies, vegetables and seasonings.
• Cook, uncovered, for 4-5 minutes or until heated through.
• Sprinkle with cheese.