Northeast Ohio-Style Pierogi with Caramelized Onions and Sour Cream

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-07 · Updated 2026-07-07

Soft dumplings filled with potato and cheese, pan-fried to golden perfection and topped with sweet caramelized onions and tangy sour cream. This Eastern European-inspired dumpling recipe, ready in about 85 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, large eggs, sour cream into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 6 tbsp, divided butter
• 2 cups, smooth and cooled mashed potatoes
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 large, thinly sliced yellow onion
• 2 tsp, divided salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup warm water

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 3 cups all-purpose flour, 2 large eggs, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 cup warm water. Mix and knead for 8-10 minutes until dough is smooth and elastic. Cover with a damp cloth and rest 30 minutes.
2. Step 2: Meanwhile, melt 3 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 2 thinly sliced large yellow onions and 1/2 tsp salt. Cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are deeply golden and caramelized. Remove from heat and set aside.
3. Step 3: In a bowl, mix 2 cups cooled mashed potatoes, 1 cup shredded cheddar, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until combined.
4. Step 4: Roll dough out on a floured surface to 1/8-inch thickness. Using a 3-inch round cutter, cut circles. Place 1 tbsp potato-cheese filling in center of each circle. Fold dough over to form half-moon and press edges firmly to seal.
5. Step 5: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pierogi in batches for 3-4 minutes, until they float to the surface. Remove with a slotted spoon.
6. Step 6: In the skillet used for onions, melt remaining 3 tbsp butter over medium heat. Add boiled pierogi and fry for 3 minutes per side until golden and slightly crisp.
7. Step 7: Serve pierogi topped with generous spoonfuls of caramelized onions and a dollop of sour cream.