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Potato-Cheese Filling

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cups cold mashed potatoes
  • ½ cup dry curd cheese or ricotta
  • ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Melt butter in a skillet. Add onions and cook until soft but not browned.
    Place mashed potatoes, cheeses, sour cream in a bowl. Add sautéed onions. Season aggressively with salt and pepper and mix thoroughly. Chill the filling mixture in the refrigerator for about 1/2 hour before filling.
    These pierogi may be served boiled, or boiled and drained then added to a skillet and browned in butter on both sides. Serve with sour cream or applesauce, and garnish with caramelized onions.
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