Description
This Fast and Easy Lazy Pierogi Recipe is a quick twist on the traditional Polish dumplings, using potato gnocchi for a shortcut to deliciousness. Creamy and flavorful, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or when you’re craving comfort food without the fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound potato gnocchi
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup small curd cottage cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup sour cream
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Gnocchi: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook gnocchi according to package directions; drain and set aside.
- Sauté Onions: Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté for 5–6 minutes until soft and golden.
- Combine Ingredients: Reduce heat to low, add cooked gnocchi, cottage cheese, salt, and pepper. Stir gently until warmed through.
- Serve: Serve topped with sour cream and sprinkle with chives if desired.
Notes
- This shortcut version uses gnocchi to mimic pierogi dough, making it ready in minutes.
- You can swap cottage cheese for farmer’s cheese or ricotta for a creamier texture.
- For a richer dish, add crispy bacon bits on top.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Polish-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
