Pierogi
Polish dumplings stuffed with potato and cheese, sauerkraut, or meat, boiled then pan-fried in butter with onions.
Why It Works
Boiling sets the dough, then pan-frying in butter crisps the outside while the filling stays creamy. The caramelized onion topping ties everything together.
Key Ingredients
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