Uncle Bill's Potato/Cheddar Filling for Perogies

This filling is very popular with most people and they like the perogies with both the onion and garlic added.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Yields: 24-36 perogies

Ingredients

• 3  large potatoes, of your choice peeled and cut into small chunks
• 3⁄4 cup  grated sharp cheddar cheese
• 1  tablespoon butter
• 3⁄4 cup  finely chopped onion (optional)
• 3  garlic cloves, minced (optional)
• 2  large eggs, beaten
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. In a medium size saucepan, add potatoes and just cover with water.
2. Bring to boil, reduce heat and cook for about 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
3. Drain and mash potatoes.
4. Add grated cheese and mix well.
5. Cheese will melt and will be incorporated with the potatoes.
6. In a frying pan, add butter, chopped onions and garlic and saute' for 3 to 4 minutes.
7. Add saute'ed onion/garlic to the potatoes in the saucepan and mix well.
8. Add beaten eggs, salt and pepper and mix well.
9. The amount of filling to use will depend on the size of Mini Form you will be using.
10. If using the 4" Mini Form, use 1 heaping tablespoon of filling.
11. The filling mix handles best when cooled.