Perogies with Kielbasa and Onion

Directions

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   First, start preparing filling: *boil potatoes until soft *saute 1/3 of the onion, garlic, and salt and pepper to taste in about 2 tbsp butter
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   Prepare dough: Combine flour, baking powder, and 1/2 tsp salt.
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   Make a well in the middle and fill with half of sour cream and eggs.
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   Combine well and turn out on a floured board.
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   Knead until smooth.
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   Combine softened potatoes and sauteed onion mix with the remaining half of the sour cream and cheese.
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   This should be the consistency of mashed potatoes.
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   Roll out dough until about 1/4 inch thick.
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   Using a round cookie cutter or the open end of a large mouth glass, cut circles out of the dough.
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    Continue until all dough is used.
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    To put together perogies, place about 1 tbsp of potato mixture in the middle of a dough circle.
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    Fold dough circle in half into a half circle shape.
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    Pinch edges together well so that potato mixture will not come out.
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    Cook perogies: *boil a large pot of water.
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    Drop perogies into boiling water one at a time.
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    Boil about 10 minutes.
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    *melt butter in the bottom of a large frying pan.
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    Using a slotted spoon, remove perogies from water and sautee in butter for a few minutes on each side or until each side is browned.
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    *place perogies on a baking sheet in the oven on the lowest heat setting to keep warm.
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    Cook kielbasa and onion: *slice kielbasa at an angle inton1/2 inch pieces.
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    *combine onion, 2 tbsp butter, season salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
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    Sautee for 3-5 minutes *add kielbasa to onion mixture and cook through
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    Place desired amout of perogies on your plate and top with Kielbasa mixture.
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    Enjoy!
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    You can substitute sauerkraut for the onion in the kielbasa mixture if you desire.
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    My husband doesn't like sauerkraut son onions work better for our family