Sauerkraut Pierogi Filling

This traditional recipe makes a savory filling for pierogi with sauerkraut, mushroom, and onion.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 22 mins
• Total Time: 27 mins
• Calories: 42 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup butter
• 1 onion, chopped
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 16 ounces sauerkraut
• 1 cup chopped mushrooms (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Grind sauerkraut in a food processor. Transfer to a skillet; cook and stir over medium heat until softened, about 10 minutes. Drain in a colander.

Step 2

Heat butter in skillet over medium heat; stir in onion and mushrooms. Cook and stir until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 10 minutes.

Step 3

Combine sauerkraut with onion mixture, add salt and pepper, and cook for 2 minutes. Spread onto plate to cool completely.