Recipe: Easy To Make Prairie Perogies

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EASY TO MAKE PRAIRIE PEROGIES
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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Main Meals
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 1/2 c. cooled plain mashed potatoes
2 c. flour
2 small eggs (use 1 large)
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 c. oil
Combine all ingredients*, let dough stand for 10 min. (this is important- lets the gluten relax, so the dough rolls out easily). Roll out to about 1/4 of an inch thick, cut out with a 2 inch round floured cutter. Fill with 1 tsp. filling on one half, seal by folding in half and pinching the edges closed with fingers. Cook in a large pot of boiling water for 5 min. Serve with fried onions, bacon and sour cream.

CHEESE AND POTATO FILLING
3 med. potatoes, cooked and mashed while hot
2 c. med. shredded cheddar cheese
Mix together. You can also add 2 Tbsp. finely chopped onion, or some finely diced ham if desired. The Cheese filling is very good as is!
*If the dough is too soft, add more flour. The dough should be like a soft bread dough, but not too soft or perogies will stick or boil apart and you don't want them too hard either. To freeze, place them on cookies sheets lined with plastic wrap until frozen, then store in plastic bags. This recipe was the answer I received when I placed a request on the internet. It's from a young woman in Alberta, she used to help her grandmother make these. Yields 2-3 dozen.
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NOTES : This is Viv's family recipe, it's surprisingly simple to make with excellent results!