Potato Varenyky

Recipe origin: Ukraine

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3½ cups instant mashed potatoes, prepared
• ¾ cup cheddar or processed cheese, shredded
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Procedure

1. To make filling: prepare instant potatoes according to package directions.
2. In a mixing bowl, add cheese and mix well. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, egg, and salt.
4. Mix in a little water at a time until dough is stiff.
5. Roll out dough on floured surface, about ¼-inch thick.
6. Using the rim of a glass or cookie cutter, cut out circles of dough.
7. Fill each circle of dough with about 1 Tablespoon of the potato-cheese mixture. Fold over and seal edges.
8. To cook, bring a large pot of water to a boil and drop in the varenyky one at a time. They are done when they float to the top.

Serves 4 to 6.