Keto Pierogies is a very tasty dish. We make this dough with cream cheese, almond flour, and mozzarella cheese. It gives them a soft texture which is strong enough to contain the filling of cheddar & cauliflower. They are ideal for anyone desiring homemade food comfort while adhering to the keto diet. It gives a delightful blend of flavor & texture. Serve these Keto Pierogies with sour cream, caramelized onions, or buttery greens for a filling lunch. We can eat for lunch, dinner, or even as a filling snack without throwing your diet off course. This dish only comprises 5g net carbs & 12g proteins per person.
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STATS:
- Cooking duration: Ten minutes
- Caloric count: 220 kcal
- Time for prep: Twenty minutes
- Serving size: 4 pierogies
- Overall duration: Thirty minutes
- Course: Main
- Diet: Keto
- Cuisine: Eastern European
- Serving: 4 servings
EQUIPMENT:
- Mixing dish
- Rolling pin
- Silicone mat
- Frying pan
- Spatula
- Pierogies mold
INGREDIENTS:
DOUGH:
- One & ½ cups of mozzarella cheese shreds
- Two oz. cream cheese
- One big egg
- Salt
- One cup of almond flour
FILING:
- Half a cup of mashed cauliflower
- Two tbsp. sour cream
- Quarter cup of cheddar cheese shreds
- Black pepper
- One tbsp. butter
- Salt
FRYING:
- One tbsp. olive oil
INGREDIENT NOTES:
MOZZARELLA CHEESE:
- The dough gains elasticity from the smooth melting of mozzarella cheese, which makes it easier to fold and stretch. Use low-moisture mozzarella for the greatest texture.
CREAM CHEESE:
- Cream cheese keeps the dough soft but firm by binding it together and adding richness. Cream cheese combines more evenly at room temperature.
ALMOND FLOUR:
- Use this flour in place of ordinary flour to make the keto dish. It keeps a soft bite while adding structure. Use fine almond flour for smooth dough.
EGGS:
- The egg adds a little moisture and keeps the dough together. Additionally, it increases flexibility and prevents the pierogies from crumbling.
SALT:
- Salt will enhance all of the tastes in the dough and filling. It counterbalances the butter and cheeses’ richness.
MASHED CAULIFLOWER:
- The smooth, creamy texture of mashed cauliflower is similar to that of potatoes. It absorbs tastes nicely.
SOUR CREAM:
- The filling gets its creamy smoothness and acidic flavor from the sour cream. It creates a smooth mixture with cheese and cauliflower.
CHEDDAR CHEESE:
- Cheddar cheese offers the sharp, savory accent that enhances the filling’s flavor. It melts into the cauliflower, giving it a smooth texture.
BUTTER:
- Butter lends richness & smoothness to the filling. It adds a pleasing, buttery flavor and helps tie everything together.
OLIVE OIL:
- It is the best way to fry the pierogies till they get golden. It keeps the inside soft while producing a sharp outside.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
- We melt the mozzarella and cream in the dish in the microwave for sixty seconds.
- Stir the mixture after every ten seconds so it becomes smooth.
- Include the salt, egg, & almond flour.
- Stir all the ingredients softly till the dough forms.
- Gently knead the dough till it loses all the stickiness.
- Add the salt, mashed cauliflower, sour cream, cheddar, butter, & pepper in a separate dish.
- Mix them and make a smooth mixture.
- We roll the dough with the help of parchment.
- Then we make circles with a cookie cutter.
- Include a small spoonful of filling in between every circle.
- Fold the dough and seal the edges with a fork.
- Heat the butter over a moderate flame.
- Cook pierogies for 2-3 minutes or till they get golden & crisp.
- Serve them with keto onion butter sauce or a spoonful of sour cream.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
MAIN COURSE PAIRING:
- Grilled Keto Sausages
- Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs
- Keto Beef Stroganoff
SIDE DISHES:
- Creamed Spinach
- Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan
- Cauliflower Mash
SAUCES & TOPPINGS:
- Sour Cream with Chives
- Garlic Butter Sauce
- Keto Cheese Sauce
SALADS:
- Cucumber Dill Salad
- Spinach and Feta Salad
- Avocado Tomato Salad
DRINKS:
- Keto Lemon Water
- Unsweetened Iced Tea
- Bulletproof Coffee
TIPS:
- Chill the dough for some time if it sticks.
- We don’t have to overfill the dough, or it will leak.
- Roll the dough on silicon mats so it doesn’t get stuck.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Add the cooked pierogies to the covered vessel & stock for 4 days.
FREEZER:
- Freeze the uncooked pierogies on a tray, then transfer them to the bag and freeze for two months.
FAQs:
Will we utilize coconut flour instead?
- We can’t use the coconut flour as we have to make lots of adjustments, & it makes them dry.
How to make the non-dairy version of this dish?
- Use non-dairy mozzarella & cream cheese as an alternative for the same texture.
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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Total Carbs: 8 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 12 g
Net Carbs: 5 g
Fat: 16 g
Sodium: 290 g
Caloric count: 220 kcal
Potassium: 130 g
Calcium: 90 g
Iron: 1.2 g
Vitamin A: 70 g
Serving Size: 4 pierogies
Serving: 4