Fried Pierogies with Blue Cheese Dip is a great appetizer for the holidays or anytime. Just fry some frozen pierogies and serve with a luscious flavorful dip.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 9 minutes
Total Time: 19 minutes
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients:
- 1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup creamy blue cheese salad dressing
- 1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 1/3 cup chopped shelled pistachios
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 (16-ounce) box frozen potato pierogies
Preparation:
In medium bowl, beat cream cheese until soft. Gradually add mayonnaise, beating until smooth. Add salad dressing, beating until smooth. Stir in blue cheese, thyme, and pistachios; set aside.
In large skillet, melt butter and olive oil over medium-high heat. Add pierogies in a single layer. Cook for 4 minutes, shaking skillet occasionally. Carefully turn pierogies, reduce heat to medium, and cook for another 4-5 minutes or until pierogies are light golden brown and hot. Place on serving platter and serve immediately with dip.
