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They are amazing.

I like the traditional potato and cheese pierogies the best. This post was originally published on December 24, 2014 (On Christmas Eve!)

I threw in a couple cloves of garlic while the potatoes were boiling and mashed them also. Try this recipe and never buy pierogi again. Leftover mashed potatoes work really well in this recipe, but you can always make them from scratch specifically for filling. Pierogi can be filled with various fillings, but tradition is a potato and cheese curd mixture.

These require a bit of work but they are definitely worth it. These Authentic Polish Pierogi with Potatoes and Cheese (Pierogi Ruskie) are the real deal. I halved the pierogi recipe but the amounts listed in the recipe for the filling looked to be quite a lot so I adjusted.

The Very Best Potato Pierogi recipe is passed down from my grandfather and made completely from scratch is easier to make than you think. In this recipe we use mashed potatoes and cheddar cheese. Traditional Polish dish at its best! Here is a recipe for potato and cheese pierogies. Feel free to experiment and use your favorite cheese. You can fill the pierogi dough with anything you like. I also like to serve potato and cheese pierogies with sauteed onions and lots of sour cream. I’m so excited to share these Homemade Pierogies with you!

I ended up using 4 small/medium potatoes to make the mashed potatoes. I added 8-12 ounces cheddar (we like it cheesy) and 2-3 ounces cream cheese to the mashed potatoes… They are a staple at many of my families’ holiday gatherings and, seriously, make all the feelings well up inside whenever we serve them. Makes about 3-1/2 dozen