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    Prairie Potato Perogies

    Prairie potato perogy recipe: tender half-moons of dough filled with buttery mashed potatoes and caramelized onions, fried golden — a Canadian classic.

    ⏱ 15 minPrep time
    🔥 30 minCook time
    🍽 4Servings
    🏷 DinnerCategory
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    On the prairies, potatoes and onions were the root-cellar staples that kept families fed all winter, and perogies were how those humble ingredients turned into something special. Every prairie family has its own version — some with cheese, some without — and the arguments over whose grandmother’s are best have lasted generations.

    These potato perogies are the heart of the tradition: a soft, tender dough wrapped around creamy mashed potatoes and sweet, slowly caramelized onions. Boiled, then fried in butter until the edges are golden and crisp, they are simple, filling, and completely lovable. Make a big batch — they never last long.

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    Step by stepInstructions

    1. Mix the flour and salt in a bowl, then stir in the egg, warm water, and oil to form a soft dough, and knead until smooth.
    2. Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes while you prepare the filling.
    3. Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, drain well, and mash until smooth.
    4. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium-low heat and cook the sliced onions slowly for 15 to 20 minutes, until deeply golden and caramelized.
    5. Fold the caramelized onions into the mashed potatoes and season with salt and pepper.
    6. Roll the dough thin, cut into 3-inch rounds, fill each with a spoonful of potato mixture, and pinch the edges to seal.
    7. Boil the perogies in salted water until they float, about 3 minutes, then fry them in butter until golden and crisp on both sides.
    8. Serve hot with sour cream and a sprinkle of fresh dill.

    💡 Chef tips & storage

    Take your time with the onions — the slow caramelization is what makes this filling sing. Uncooked perogies freeze perfectly on a floured baking sheet, then go straight into boiling water when you need a fast supper.

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    Recipe details

    Prep15 min
    Cook30 min
    Servings4
    CategoryDinner
    PublishedAugust 17, 2026
    Emily — the cook behind My Comfort Recipes

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