Smoked Ham Stuffed Perogies Recipe

Ingredients:

Filling:

• 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes
• 1/2 cup smoked ham, diced
• 1/4 cup frozen sweet peas, thawed
• 1/2 cup shredded Gruyere

Dough:

• 2 cups bread flour
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 cup warm water
• 1 gallon salted water
• 1 small onion, sliced
• 1/2 stick butter
• 2 scallions, sliced
• Sour cream, to garnish

Method:

In a medium bowl, add filling ingredients and combine well. Set aside.

 

In a large bowl add both flours, baking powder and salt and mix well. In a separate bowl add the remaining dough ingredients and whisk until combined. Add wet ingredients to the dry ingredient using a wooden spoon to form a ball. Cut in half. (You can freeze dough for another time, if desired.)

 

Flour a work surface and roll dough about 1/8-inch thick. Use a 3-inch biscuit cutter to cut out 12 rounds from the dough.

 

Place a dollop of filling in the center of each dough round. Fold dough over filling to form a half moon. Press edges together with your thumb. Seal the edges using the flat tines of a fork.

 

Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a simmer. Add perogies and cook for about 2 minutes. Drain perogies.

 

Meanwhile, in a large skillet over high heat, melt half of the butter and add the onion.

 

Cook onions for 5 to 6 minutes until slightly caramelized. Add perogies and the remaining butter. Allow to saute for a few minutes, then add the scallions.

 

Remove to a platter and serve with sour cream.

Categories: Aaron McCargo