High Protein Pierogies
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High-protein pierogies made with our protein flour for a soft, satisfying dough and a hearty filling. A comfort-food classic with a protein-packed upgrade perfect for meal prep, dinner, or a filling snack.
Serves 20
Total 1 hour

Ingredients

Crust

  • 250 g Elevate flour (~2 cups) + 30 g (~¼ cup) for kneading
  • 1 egg
  • 28 g olive oil (~2 tablespoons)
  • 4 g salt (~¾ teaspoon)
  • 160 g cold water (~⅔ cup)

Filling

  • 567 g russet potatoes (~3 large or ~3–3½ cups mashed)
  • 100 g onion, diced (~¾ cup)
  • 40 g butter (~3 tablespoons)
  • 140 g shredded cheddar cheese (~1½ cups)
  • 20 g chopped chives (~⅓ cup)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method

  1. Mix dough ingredients (except extra flour) until combined into a rough dough
  2. Knead on counter, adding remaining 30 g flour as needed (~5 min)
  3. Wrap and rest 30–45 minutes
  4. Boil potatoes until they split with fork, sauté onions in butter, then mash with remaining filling ingredients
  5. Roll dough to ~⅛ inch thickness
  6. Cut into ~3-inch circles (20–25 total)
  7. Fill each with ~½ tbsp filling, fold, and seal with fork or fingers
  8. Boil in salted water until float to surface (2–3 min)
  9. Transfer to pan and brown lightly in butter
  10. Serve with sour cream and chives and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories 111
Total Fat 5.6
Total Carbs 11.8
Net Carbs 5.3
Dietary Fiber 6.5
Protein 8.8

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