Best Frugal Gourmets Ukrainian Pagach Recipes

FRUGAL GOURMET'S UKRAINIAN PAGACH

Steps:

• Cook potatoes in boiling salted water until tender; drain.
• Saute onion until tender.
• Place potatoes in large bowl and mash; add onions, salt, pepper, cheese, and milk, blending well.
• Prepare roll mix according to package directions, except divide dough in half.
• Roll out bottom section and place on cookie sheet.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Pile potato mixture on dough, leaving about a 2" margin around the edge.
• Roll out the remaining half and carefully place it on top.
• Pinch together and crimp edges all around.
• Cut 2-3 venting holes in the top.
• Brush the top with a small amount of vegetable oil, and sprinkle lightly with coarse salt.
• Bake at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

PAGACH QUICK AND EASY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400.
• Fry onions in butter until soft.
• Spread a thin layer of soft butter on pizza crust or drizzle with a little olive oil. (this is optional).
• Place the 8 slices of Cooper cheese on the pizza crust.
• Heat mashed potatoes and add the fried onions, 1 cup of the shredded sharp cheese, the sour cream and salt and pepper to taste.
• Spread mashed potato mixture on top of pizza crust.
• Top with the rest of the cheese and sprinkle with paprika.
• Bake for approx 30 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
• Place under broiler to brown top.