Italian Inspired: Crispy Dijon Perogies with Fresh Herb Marinara
Experience a delightful Italian twist on traditional perogies with this Marinara Crisp Perogies recipe. The combination of crispy, breaded perogies and homemade marinara sauce creates an irresistible fusion of Eastern European and Italian cuisines. The perogies are coated in Dijon mustard and Italian breadcrumbs before being fried to golden perfection, while the fresh marinara sauce brings bright, aromatic flavors with its blend of garlic, herbs, and tomatoes. The contrast between the crunchy exterior and tender interior of the perogies, paired with the vibrant homemade marinara sauce, creates an elevated comfort food experience that’s sure to impress. Perfect for those who love the crispy texture of breaded foods but want something more sophisticated than standard fare, this dish brings together the best of both worlds.
[Instructions]:
- To make marinara: In a medium sauce pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic and saute for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
- Add remaining ingredients, season with salt and pepper and simmer for 20 mins.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add salt and perogies, cook stirring occasionally for 5 mins and drain.
- Toss perogies with Dijon mustard and roll in breadcrumbs, ensuring they are well coated.
- Heat oil in large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Gently fry perogies on each side until golden and crispy.
- Serve hot with warm marinara sauce.
- Garnish with sour cream, basil, or parsley.
[Ingredients]:
1 bag of Holy Perogy!™
¼ cup sunflower oil
1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
1 cup Italian style breadcrumbs
[Marinara Sauce ingredients]:
2 tbsp. olive oil
2 garlic cloves (thinly sliced)
1 cup crushed tomatoes
1 tbsp. fresh flat leaf parsley (finely chopped)
1 tbsp. fresh oregano (finely chopped)
¼ tsp. dried red chilies
Salt and fresh ground pepper
