Description
Delight in the comforting flavors of roasted butternut squash and tangy feta cheese wrapped in tender homemade dough in these delectable Roasted Butternut Squash Feta Pierogi. Perfect for a cozy fall dinner or any time you crave a taste of Eastern European cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
For the dough:
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (softened)
For the filling:
- 2 cups roasted butternut squash (mashed)
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
For serving:
- 2 tablespoons butter (melted)
- 1 small onion (thinly sliced and caramelized)
- Chopped parsley or dill (optional)
Instructions
- Make the dough: In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt. Add the egg, sour cream, and butter. Knead until smooth, then let rest for 30 minutes.
- Prepare the filling: Mix roasted butternut squash, feta, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until smooth.
- Assemble the pierogi: Roll out dough, cut into rounds, place filling, fold, and seal. Boil pierogi until they float, then pan-fry if desired.
- Serve: Top with caramelized onions and herbs.
Notes
- Roast butternut squash in advance for quicker prep.
- Pierogi freeze well for future meals.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling, Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Eastern European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 pierogi
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
