Potato and Cheese Pierogi Filling

potato

🥗Healthier: sweet potato

💰Cheaper: mashed potato flakes

Sweet potatoes are more nutritious, while mashed potato flakes are budget-friendly.

cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and higher in protein.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour offers more nutrients.

Boil the potatoes until fork tender, checking with a fork for doneness.

Remove the potatoes, peel them, and rice them while they cool.

Dice the onions and sauté them in butter over medium heat until tender but not brown.

Once the potatoes have cooled, peel and rice them.

Add the sautéed onions to the riced potatoes.

Mix in ricotta cheese, salt, and pepper until well combined.

Transfer the filling to a container, cover it, and refrigerate to chill before using.

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