Perogies are small dumplings filled with potatoes and other ingredients, wrapped in dough. They’re a simple comfort food that comes in a variety of flavors and makes for a convenient family dinner. These Pelmen Perogies from Costco claim to be the “world’s greatest perogies,” so I had to pick up a bag to try them for myself. Read on to find out what I thought!
Location in Store
I bought these at Costco during the travelling Pelmen roadshow and the item number is 1694477. Some other perogies available at Costco are the Naleway Potato and White Cheddar Perogies and the Kirkland Signature Loaded Pierogi Bake.
Taste
These perogies are delicious! They’re packed with flavor and have a pleasant smoky taste from the bacon. Instead of large chunks, the filling contains tiny flecks of bacon that subtly enhance the overall smokiness.
I boiled and then fried the perogies, and they turned out crispy on the outside while still tender inside. They’re a bit doughy, but there’s a good amount of filling. The filling is fluffy and light, with a noticeable cheddar flavor—though it’s not very strong.
Cost
Costco sells these perogies as a two-pack—two 1.1-kilogram bags for $16.99 CAD—which is definitely a bit more expensive than other brands. However, I’d say they taste like they’re higher quality. Each bag contains 40 perogies.
Convenience
The perogies come in a resealable bag, and the best-before date is about 14 months from the purchase date. They can be boiled or boiled and then pan-fried for a golden brown, crispy finish.
I boiled and then pan-fried mine, serving them with turkey sausage, fried onions, and sour cream. I think perogies always taste better with some additional toppings or dips. These would also pair well with bacon bits for an extra boost of smoky bacon flavor!
Nutrition
Calories
A serving of three perogies (85 grams) contains 170 calories, 5 grams of fat, 27 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of fibre, 0 grams of sugar, 5 grams of protein, and 360 milligrams of sodium. I usually eat about six perogies for dinner, so I just double those amounts.t.
Ingredients
The ingredient list is simple and straightforward, which I really appreciate—I recognize every ingredient, and there are no added chemicals or preservatives. The only ingredient I’m not a fan of is canola oil. These perogies contain milk and wheat but are free of soy.
Scoring
Taste: 8/10
Cost: 5/10
Convenience: 6/10
Nutrition: 6.5/10
Overall
Give it a try!
These perogies are tasty, not mind-blowing, but flavorful enough that I’ll definitely finish both bags.
Have you tried the Costco Pelmen Perogies? What did you think of them?
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I bought the potato and bacon and pizza at Costco and they were absolutely delicious. I wish I could get more, but I can’t seem to find them anywhere and Winnipeg. I’m hoping Costco will carry them in the near future.
I recently purchased 4 bags of Pelmen Perogies at Costco and they were beyond disappointing. We were raised eating perogies of all sorts and never thought we’d meet a perogy we didn’t like, but Pelmen Perogies changed that! The dough is thick and tough, the fillings bland and tasteless. The potato filling is like potatoes were boiled and mashed with nothing to make them creamy or flavourful. I won’t be wasting my money on these again.
This brand is very tasteless and tough. I’ve had many perogies in my day and these are the worst. Whether you boil or fry or boil and fry it still is very disappointing.
Save On Foods sells smaller size bags (18 per bag) for $5.99. So multiply that price by 4 to get close to a Costco pack. $23.96 vs $16.99 is a decent sized savings. I would give a 7/10 on cost.
Must try these perogies. Cheemo, also made in Canada are our go-to brand. We boil them first. At same time, celery and sauerkraut are being sautéed in cast iron fry pan. Perogies added to pan to get nice and brown. I like them with the aforementioned veggies, lots of black pepper and plain yogurt.
Excellent post – as always!!
I’m of Polish heritage and Perogies were a staple in our home. I’ll give them a try based on your recommendation.
I look forward to your reviews every Saturday – keep up the fine work.
The Pelmen sauerkraut perogies have been my absolute favourite for many years when i used to live in Ontario. Was sad BC didnt have this brand/flavour. During recent roadshow, I asked if they were gonna start supplying the Lower Mainland Costco stores. Answer was no. 🙁