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Pierogi

Pierogi are yummy little pockets of dough filled with all sorts of tasty things like mashed potatoes, cheese, sauerkraut, and meat. Think of them like little dumplings that you can eat as a special treat! You can boil them in water until they float to the top, then serve them with butter, sour cream, or even fried onions. Some people even like to pan-fry their pierogi, giving them a crispy outside. But no matter how you eat them, pierogi are a delicious Polish treat that people all over the world enjoy.