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    Pierogi Sauce Creamy Mushroom Dill

    October 30, 2019 *Updated* March 22, 2022 / By: Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy 46 Comments

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    Do you have a favourite pierogi topping? This Pierogi Sauce made with Creamy Mushrooms and Dill is FANTASTIC! Think of a creamy gravy or warm dill sauce.

    Mushrooms in a creamy sauce, with fresh dill and spinach. A match made in heaven. The BEST way to top your pierogies. You will really need to make this mushroom sauce recipe.

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    Creamy Mushroom Dill Sauce on top of a plate of pierogies.

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    Ok, I will be the FIRST to admit I have NEVER topped my pierogies with anything other than sour cream and fried onions. I am NOT kidding. Where have I been all these years? The Ukrainian in me has been missing out on such deliciousness.

    Ukrainian Dill Potatoes have been enjoyed for decades in my family. Another great way to incorporate dill in recipes. The perfect side to a steak any night of the week.

    I totally get that we all need an easy gravy recipe for any occasion, especially during the holidays. I mean we can never serve mashed potatoes without gravy.

    This mushroom and dill sauce also makes the perfect gravy for mashed potatoes. Who knew?

    I was super pumped to meet Mary Berg in person. Are you a MasterChef Canada fan? We are. In fact, when Mary won season 3, my hubby said during the second episode “she is going to win”! He was right!!

    Collage of pictures from the Mary Berg book signing.

    We attended a dinner and book signing, that actually fell on our wedding anniversary. What a way to spend the evening. It was arranged by the Book Drunkard Festival. The delicious meal (from recipes in her book) was prepared by The Urban Pantry.

    Mary is so bubbly and friendly. She made sure to talk to ALL the guests and autograph each and every book with a special message. When I flipped through this fantastic cookbook, I knew right away the first recipe I was going to try.

    As you know, I come from a Ukrainian background. Nothing beats the meals that Mom and Baba prepared. Those women sure knew how to cook. And talk about a kitchen party, well sometimes there were so many ladies in the kitchen, cooking was a party on its own.

    A pot of pierogies boiling in water.

    I treasure those wonderful childhood memories. Mom’s Pea Soup is always made with that holiday ham bone. Traditional Egg Noodle Casserole holds a special place in my heart. Baba would make this often, with her homemade egg noodles of course. No packaged noodles were ever in her kitchen. This was my favourite after school snack. It beats chocolate chip cookies hands down (in my opinion).

    For my husband, who grew up in Quebec, tourtiere is still something he loves to eat during the holidays.

    When I came across Mary’s mushroom sauce for pierogies, I knew this was the first recipe I was going to make from her cookbook Kitchen Party.

     Kitchen Party cookbook by Mary Berg.

    I am a HUGE mushroom fan. Creamy Multiple Mushroom Soup is a hit around here. So many different types of mushrooms are in this cream of mushroom soup.

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    On Ukrainian Christmas Eve, Baba always made mushroom gravy. That was a traditional pierogi topping for the pierogi fest (we had at least 4 kinds of pierogies that night).

    A pan of mushrooms cooking to make the sauce.

    For some reason, I never topped my pierogies with the mushroom gravy. I did, however, put it on mashed potatoes. Have you ever tried Onion Gravy? OMG, the best steak topping ever.

    I am also a HUGE dill fan. Smoked Salmon Potato Appetizers with Dill will be making the rounds this holiday season. The perfect party appetizer.

    When I read Mary’s recipe, it sounded amazing. Think mushrooms combined with a Ukrainian dill sauce and creamed spinach. YUM!! This easy mushroom sauce ROCKS!! You will want to top EVERYTHING with it. You really need to get this cookbook.

    Creamy mushroom sauce cooking in a pan.

    PIEROGI SAUCE INGREDIENTS 

    Super easy to find ingredients. This creamy sauce comes together in minutes.

    You can even swap out white mushrooms for button mushrooms or even cremini mushrooms. You will need:

    • fresh mushrooms
    • butter
    • garlic
    • lemon juice
    • cream (half and half)
    • sour cream
    • fresh spinach
    • fresh dill
    • salt and pepper

    You can make this mushroom cream sauce ahead of time, or while you cook your pierogies.

    A bowl of Pierogi Sauce ready to eat.

    Now, when it comes to pierogies, feel free to use homemade (they are delicious). Mary has a great pierogi recipe too. My kids will ask me to make homemade pierogies. My answer is “are you going to help me”?

    If baba was still here, she would make pierogies from scratch in no time. Me on the other hand, I can make a turkey dinner with all the fixings faster. This Ukrainian girl has no shame using frozen pierogies in my house. After all, we can enjoy them ANY TIME we like.

    MAKING THE PIEROGI SAUCE

    This pierogi topping comes together so quickly. You can make it while you boil your pierogies, or make it ahead of time and warm it when ready to eat.

    It is done in ONE pan!! It is cooked in like 10 minutes.

    • cook the mushrooms
    • add the garlic and lemon juice
    • stir in the sour cream, cream, dill, spinach, salt and pepper
    • DONE!

    I only used 1 clove of garlic, and maybe a little more sour cream. I am sure Mary won’t mind.

    Comparing a picture in a cookbook with the finished recipe.

    OTHER NAMES FOR PIEROGIES

    Well, that depends on if you are Polish, Ukrainian, Russian, Slovakian or even Canadian or American. There are LOTS of names for these delicious little dumplings.

    • Polish dumplings
    • Pirogi
    • Pirohy
    • Pyrohy
    • Varenyky
    • Peroge
    • Perogi
    • Wow, so many ways to spell it! Sort of an SEO nightmare.

    OTHER PIEROGI TOPPINGS 

    No matter HOW you spell pierogi, this mushroom cream sauce is ONE delicious topping. However, there are other options:

    • sour cream
    • bacon
    • butter
    • green onions
    • caramelized onions
    • yogurt

    There is more than one way to top a pierogi. This mushroom dill sauce is my NEW favourite. It is also hubby’s too. He never topped them with sour cream. What? I know, you would think after all these years being married to a Ukrainian he would have learned by now right?

    Pierogi Sauce on a pile of pierogies.

    I will be messaging Mary to tell her he LOVES this pierogi sauce. Funny, it contains SOUR CREAM!

    If you really want to have some fun, pierogi fillings have lots of varieties too. There are even dessert pierogies. My aunts would deep fry them like donuts!

    Pierogies can be stuffed with:

    • potatoes and cheddar cheese
    • potatoes and cottage cheese
    • potatoes and several kinds of cheese
    • sauerkraut
    • sardines (a must for Ukrainian Christmas Eve)
    • prunes (another Ukrainian tradition)
    • apples
    • blueberries
    • Saskatoon berries

    If you buy frozen pierogies you will find ALL kinds of fillings.

    Pierogi on a fork covered in Mushroom Sauce ready to eat.

    If you have not had a chance to pick up Mary’s cookbook, do it! There are LOTS of delicious recipes (and I cannot wait to try them ALL). In fact, I am going to make the Cranberry Ginger Rosemary Bellini for a little get together I am having with the girls this Sunday. Here, I will make it super easy for you. Order it from Amazon *(affiliate) Kitchen Party.

    An autographed copy of Kitchen Party by Mary Berg.

    I actually messaged Mary once this post was live, and here is her reply:

    Gloria!

    This is so wonderful! Thank you so much for making one of my fave recipes from Kitchen Party!
    It was such an absolute pleasure meeting you and I’m so honoured that you spent your anniversary with me!
     
    Cheers to next time.
    xM

    This pierogi sauce will be making an appearance whenever we eat pierogies from now on! In fact, it is so good, it just might be my go-to quick and easy mushroom sauce for pasta, potatoes, and rice too. In fact, it would be fantastic on chicken, pork, and fish. Oh, happy day!

    What is your favourite way to eat pierogies?

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    Pierogi Sauce Pin.

    Pierogi on a fork covered in Creamy Mushroom Sauce ready to eat.

    Pierogi Sauce Creamy Mushroom Dill

    How do you top your pierogies? This Pierogi Sauce made with creamy mushrooms and dill might just become your favourite topping of all.
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    Course: Gravy, Sauce
    Cuisine: Ukrainian
    Keyword: pierogi toppings
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 111.72kcal
    Author: Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

    Ingredients

    • 3 tablespoons butter
    • 8 ounces fresh mushrooms (quartered)
    • 1 clove garlic
    • 1 tablespoons lemon juice
    • ½ cup cream (half and half)
    • ¼ cup sour cream
    • 2 ounces fresh spinach (roughly chopped)
    • 2 tablespoons fresh dill (chopped)
    • salt (to taste)
    • pepper (to taste)

    Instructions

    • Clean and cut your mushrooms and place them in a bowl.
      Wash and chop your dill, and set aside.
      Wash and chop your spinach and set aside.
    • Melt the butter in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat.
    • Cook the mushrooms until browned about 5-6 minutes.
    • Turn the heat to medium-low and add the garlic and lemon juice. Cook for about 1 minute.
    • Add the sour cream, cream, dill, spinach, salt, and pepper.
    • Cook until the spinach is wilted, then remove from heat.
    • Place in a serving bowl.
    • Top your pierogies.
    • ENJOY!

    Nutrition Information

    Calories: 111.72kcal | Carbohydrates: 2.07g | Protein: 1.61g | Fat: 11.31g | Saturated Fat: 6.97g | Cholesterol: 35.4mg | Sodium: 56.05mg | Potassium: 150.99mg | Fiber: 0.44g | Sugar: 0.87g | Vitamin A: 1066.94IU | Vitamin C: 3.43mg | Calcium: 25.85mg | Iron: 0.33mg

    Notes

    This recipe is from the cookbook KITCHEN PARTY by Mary Berg! Link in post.
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    Comments

    1. Rachel Mustard

      January 07, 2020 at 4:33 pm

      very tastey love the flavor and it goes with everything.

      Reply
      • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

        January 09, 2020 at 9:45 am

        This sauce goes on lots of things. Try it on potatoes or pasta. ENJOY!

    2. Blair

      December 24, 2019 at 11:47 am

      Is spinach a must in this dish? Cooking today and looking forward to trying the sauce.

      Reply
      • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

        December 24, 2019 at 12:15 pm

        You can leave the spinach out if you wish, it will be just as delicious. You can even add some extra mushrooms too. ENJOY!!

    3. Donna

      November 11, 2019 at 6:49 pm

      Where has this been all my life? I have never made a sauce for topping pierogies before, but this was so great it will definitely be a go-to from here on out. Perfect pairing.

      Reply
      • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

        November 11, 2019 at 8:19 pm

        I totally agree with you….I am in the same boat. This is the only way I will top them from now on. ENJOY!

    4. Debra

      November 07, 2019 at 1:15 pm

      You had me at mushrooms…and what a great flavor bomb with the dill as well. Sounds like a really fun night for you….

      Reply
      • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

        November 08, 2019 at 8:21 am

        I know right? That dill…combined with the mushrooms and sour cream is GOLD!!

    5. Trish Bozeman

      November 06, 2019 at 10:57 am

      Awesome! We love Masterchef here in the US and had no idea they had a Canadian version! And ahem…. I could eat this sauce with a spoon. Seriously, so delish. I’ll be spooning it over so many things, not just pierogis!

      Reply
      • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

        November 08, 2019 at 8:22 am

        I do agree…this is great by the spoonful!! I know since I ate it that way too.

    6. Jenni LeBaron

      November 04, 2019 at 1:35 pm

      My mouth is watering and my stomach is growling looking at this recipe for pierogi sauce. I love mushrooms and I love dill! I think this would be tremendous on both pierogies and also as a topper for chicken, fish, and pork!

      Reply
      • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

        November 08, 2019 at 8:22 am

        YES, YES and YES!!! Just top ALL the things!! ENJOY!

    7. Dana

      November 04, 2019 at 6:58 am

      I’m part Ukrainian, so pierogi have been a huge part of my life 🙂 SO GOOD. (They definitely have to be homemade, though!) I’m a plain ol’ sour cream kind of gal but you can convert me with this because I’m *obsessed* with dill anything. Bonus points when it’s creamy. Can’t wait to give this a whirl! Secretly, though. My Dad might disown me if he sees me tampering with pierogi like this, lol 😛

      Reply
      • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

        November 08, 2019 at 8:24 am

        I know homemade pierogies are GOLD and baba would NEVER eat frozen (unless they are hers), but I will say there are some good alternatives out there if you don’t want all the work. This sauce is the bomb!! Like you, I ONLY used sour cream an onions….not anymore!!

    8. Sean@Diversivore

      November 03, 2019 at 12:30 am

      I was just looking at this book the other day! I didn’t have any time to flip through it, so I’m delighted to see something from it here (and something comforting and tasty to boot). I haven’t kept up with Masterchef in general, but I did see Mary Berg’s season and thoroughly enjoyed her skill and personality. Like you, I’ve never really thought about topping my perogies with anything other than sour cream and onions (well, maybe some bacon too…), but I’ll definitely be rethinking that now! Cheers.

      Reply
      • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

        November 08, 2019 at 8:25 am

        OMH you really need to give this a try. Coming from a Ukrainian girl….this is FANTASTIC! Mary is super nice, and it was an amazing evening.

    9. kim

      November 01, 2019 at 10:52 am

      What a fabulous recipe! So easy and delicious! I’ll definitely be making this again!

      Reply
      • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

        November 02, 2019 at 5:16 pm

        I know right? So delicious, and comes together in minutes. So glad you loved it.

    10. Sapana

      November 01, 2019 at 10:28 am

      The sauce was so delicious and such a hit with my friends at dinner! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

        November 02, 2019 at 5:16 pm

        You are very welcome. We love this one…it is a keeper.

    11. Tynia

      November 01, 2019 at 10:23 am

      I’ve never tried pierogi but sour cream and dill makes this even more appealing. I can’t wait to try it.

      Reply
      • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

        November 02, 2019 at 5:17 pm

        You have never tried pierogi?? Oh my, you don’t know what you are missing. Hope you give them a try.

    12. Tina

      November 01, 2019 at 10:19 am

      How delightful! I have never heard of Master Chef Canada, I wonder if we can get it here in Utah. I will look for it. What fun it must have been to celebrate your anniversary in a meaningful way. I will save this, I LOVE pierogies and this mushroom sauce sounds earthy and creamy and perfect. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

        November 02, 2019 at 5:18 pm

        I think this is going to become my “go-to” mushroom sauce for everything.

    13. Natalie

      November 01, 2019 at 9:47 am

      I love pierogi! Looks so delicious and perfect for dinner parties!

      Reply
      • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

        November 02, 2019 at 5:18 pm

        You really need to give this sauce a try…it is awesome.

    14. Kelly Anthony

      November 01, 2019 at 8:54 am

      How fun that you got to meet her! This pierogi sauce looks like it would be amazing on almost anything.

      Reply
      • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

        November 02, 2019 at 5:19 pm

        It was a fun night for sure. This sauce is the BEST.

    15. Veena Azmanov

      November 01, 2019 at 2:38 am

      Love the combination of ingredients. This dish looks creamy and delicious.

      Reply
      • Gloria | Homemade & Yummy

        November 02, 2019 at 5:19 pm

        Super delicious and so easy to make. Hope you give it a try.

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