Homemade Bacon & Cheese Potato Piroshki
These homemade Bacon & Cheese Potato Piroshki feature a fluffy yeast dough wrapped around a savory, creamy potato filling enriched with Canadian bacon and cheese, then fried to golden perfection. They are perfect as a snack, appetizer, or a main course.
Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 55 minutes mins
Course Main Course, Snack
Cuisine Eastern European, Russian
For the Yeast Dough:
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tbsp dry active yeast
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 large egg
- Between 3 and 3.5 cups of all-purpose flour.
For the Potato Filling:
- 2 lbs yellow or golden potatoes
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup cream
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 large sweet onion diced
- 1 cup Canadian bacon diced
- 2 green onions diced (green parts only)
- 3 tbsp fresh dill chopped
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- Ground black pepper to taste
- 2 1/2 cups grated mozzarella cheese
Prepare the Dough:
Warm the milk until lukewarm (about 100°F or 37°C).
In a tiny bowl, mix together the milk, yeast, and sugar until well blended.
Let the mixture sit for 5-10 minutes, or until it becomes foamy.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the yeast mixture, melted butter, egg, salt, and 3 cups of flour.
Mix until the dough comes together, adding more flour as needed.
Work the dough for about 5 to 7 minutes until it reaches a smooth and elastic consistency.
Cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
Prepare the Filling:
Peel and chop the potatoes, then boil them in salted water until tender (about 10-15 minutes).
Drain and mash the potatoes with butter, cream, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and black pepper to taste.
In a frying pan, heat 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat until it melts.
Add the diced sweet onion and sauté until soft and golden.
Add the Canadian bacon and cook for another 3-4 minutes, until lightly browned.
Stir the cooked onions, bacon, green onions, fresh dill, and grated mozzarella into the mashed potatoes. Mix well and set aside.
Assemble the Piroshki:
After the dough has doubled in size, deflate it gently and cut it into 12 to 15 equal portions.
Roll each piece into a small ball, then flatten into a 4-inch circle.
Place about 2 tablespoons of the potato filling in the center of each dough circle.
Fold the dough over the filling, pinching the edges together to seal, forming a half-moon shape.
Fry the Piroshki:
Heat the canola oil in a deep frying pan or pot over medium-high heat to about 350°F (175°C).
Carefully add the piroshki in batches, frying for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crisp.
Remove from oil and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Keyword Bacon & Cheese Piroshki