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4 med. potatoes (1 1/2 c., mashed)
1 3/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
2 eggs

Prepare potatoes and cool (or use leftover mashed potatoes). Stir in salt, eggs and flour. Mix until all flour has been moistened. Roll on a floured board to 1/2" thick. Cut in 3" squares. Fill with one of the following fillings and top with another square and pinch edges. Cover and simmer in salted water for 10 to 12 minutes. They will float when done. Drain and drizzle with butter and serve.

SAUERKRAUT FILLING:

1 lb. sauerkraut, drained & chopped
1 onion, chopped
Salt & pepper to taste

Saute onion in butter, add sauerkraut, salt and pepper and cook for about 1/2 hour.

CHEESE FILLING:

1 lb. dry cottage cheese
Salt & sugar to taste
1 egg
Chopped chives or 1/2 finely chopped onion

CINNAMON CRUMB TOPPING:

1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. sugar
2 c. bread crumbs
1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Melt butter in skillet, stir in bread crumbs, sugar and cinnamon. Pour over with plain cottage cheese filling (no chives or onion).

 

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