Pittsburgh Potatoes Recipes

PITTSBURGH PIEROGIES

Steps:

• 1. Pierogi dough preparation: To prepare the pierogi dough, mix together the flour and salt. Beat the egg, then add all at once to the flour mixture. Add the 1/2 cup sour cream and the softened butter pieces and work until the dough loses most of its stickiness (about 5-7 minutes). You can use a food processor with a dough hook for this, but be careful not to overbeat. Wrap the dough in plastic and refrigerate for 20-30 minutes or overnight; the dough can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Each batch of dough makes about 12-15 pierogies, depending on size.
• 2. Recipe for filling: Peel and boil 5 medium potatoes until soft. Red potatoes are especially good for this. While the potatoes are boiling, finely chop 1 large onion and saute in butter until soft and translucent. Mash the potatoes with the sauted onions and 4-8oz of grated cheddar cheese (depending on how cheesy you want your pierogies), adding salt and pepper to taste. You can also add some fresh parsley, bacon bits, chives, or other enhancements if you desire. Let the potato mixture cool and then form into 1" balls.
• 3. Prepare the pierogies: Roll the pierogi dough on a floured board or countertop until 1/8" thick. Cut circles of dough (2" for small pierogies and 3-3 1/2" for large pierogies) with a cookie cutter or drinking glass. Place a small ball of filling (about a tablespoon) on each dough round and fold the dough over, forming a semi-circle. Press the edges together with the tines of a fork. Boil the perogies a few at a time in a large pot of water. They are done when they float to the top (about 8-10 minutes). Rinse in cool water and let dry. Saute chopped onions in butter in a large pan until onions are soft. Then add pierogies and pan fry until lightly crispy. Serve with a side of sour cream for a true Pittsburgh pierogi meal.
• 4. Homemade Pierogi Tips: If you are having a hard time getting the edges to stick together, you may have too much flour in the dough. Add a little water to help get a good seal. If you don't want to cook all of the pierogies right away, you can refrigerate them (uncooked) for several days or freeze them for up to several months.

PITTSBURGH POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375.
• In a large mixing bowl mix all ingredeanes (make sure that the hash browns are still frozen).
• Spread mixture evenly in to a 13x9 glass baking pan.
• Bake for 45 minutes.
• Let cool for about 3-5 min and serve.
• Also good the reheated.

PITTSBURGH POTATOES

Steps:

• Cook first 3 ingredients in boiling water to cover in a saucepan 15 minutes; drain and add pimiento strips.
• Cook cheese and next 4 ingredients in a saucepan over low heat, stirring costantly, until thoroughly heated and cheese melts.
• Pour cheese sauce over potato mixture, and spoon into a baking dish.
• Top with breadcrumbs, and dot with butter.
• Bake at 350 degrees F.
• for 20 to 30 minutes.

PITTSBURGH POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Place the potatoes into a large pot and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender enough to pierce with a fork; drain, and and cut into cubes.
• Melt cheese and 1/4 cup butter in a large saucepan over medium low heat, stirring frequently. Remove the pan from the heat; stir in the sour cream, onion, salt, and pepper. Stir the potatoes into the cheese mixture, and transfer to a 2 quart casserole dish. Dot the top of the potatoes with the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, and sprinkle with paprika.
• Bake in preheated oven until hot, about 30 minutes. Cool before serving.