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Pierogi with Potato Filling and Brown Butter

Hearty potato pierogi are made creamy with the natural buttery flavor of Yukon golds and a drizzle of nutty brown butter.
Martha Stewart Living, April 2010
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Ingredients

  • For the Brown Butter

    • 2 sticks unsalted butter
  • For the Potato Filling

    • 5 pounds (about 12 medium) peeled and quartered Yukon gold potatoes
    • Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
    • 8 ounces room-temperature cream cheese
    • 4 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
  • Directions

    1. Make potato filling: Place potatoes in a large pot, and cover with cold water. Season with salt. Bring to a boil; cook until fork-tender, 8 to 9 minutes. Drain; pass through a ricer. Stir in cream cheese and butter. Season with salt and pepper. For each pierogi, form filling into a 1 1/2-inch oval (about 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons).
    2. Make brown butter: Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, swirling occasionally, until dark golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Makes 1 cup.

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