These savory pastries are filled with creamy mashed potatoes, onions, and spices, wrapped in a flaky dough and baked to golden perfection. They make a great appetizer or side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
- 2 cups mashed potatoes
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 sheets puff pastry dough
Directions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- In a skillet, sauté onions in olive oil until translucent.
- Mix mashed potatoes with sautéed onions, salt, and black pepper.
- Roll out puff pastry dough and cut into squares.
- Place a spoonful of potato mixture in the center of each square.
- Fold the dough over the filling to form a triangle and pinch the edges to seal.
- Place knishes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Knishes are a popular street food in New York City, often sold by vendors from carts.
They originated in Eastern Europe and have been a part of Jewish cuisine for centuries.
In addition to potato filling, knishes can also be filled with meat, cheese, or vegetables.