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Potato And Cheese Filling

Potato And Cheese Filling

Cuisine:World

Course:Side Dish

10m prep 20m cook 30m ready

A creamy mashed potato filling mixed with butter and sharp Cheddar or Parmesan, with optional sautéed onion. Use it as a stuffing for pierogi, knishes, or savory pastries.

Ingredients

Servings:
  • 1 pound russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 3 tablespoons butter, softened
  • ½ cup grated sharp Cheddar or Parmesan (2 ounces)
  • (½ small onion, minced and sautéed)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Let's Prepare

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  • 1 pound russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 3 tablespoons butter, softened
  • ½ cup grated sharp Cheddar or Parmesan (2 ounces)
  • (½ small onion, minced and sautéed)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Let's Cook

  1. Step 1.

    Place in a large pot: 1 pound russet potatoes, peeled and quartered

  2. Step 2.

    Add cool water to cover, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and mash or rice the potatoes into a bowl and mix in: 3 tablespoons butter, softened; ½ cup grated sharp Cheddar or Parmesan (2 ounces); (½ small onion, minced and sautéed); Salt and black pepper to taste

  3. Step 3.

    Allow to cool completely before using.

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