Ukrainian Pagach

Ingredients

 * 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
 * 1 medium onion, chopped
 * 2 tablespoons margarine
 * ½ teaspoon salt (to taste)
 * ¼ teaspoon pepper (to taste)
 * 1 tablespoon milk
 * 5 ounces grated Cheddar cheese
 * 1 pkg. phyllo pastry dough
 * 1 egg
 * coarse salt

Directions

 * 1) Cook potatoes in boiling salted water until tender and then drain,soute onion until tender too.
 * 2) Mash the potatoes add onions, salt, pepper, cheese, and milk, blending well.
 * 3) Place thawed phyllo on floured surface slice into 2" wide strips brush with butter and place on heaping tbsp. of potato mixture on phyllo fold phyllo into triangle pkgs
 * 4) Preheat oven to 375 °F
 * 5) Repeat with potato mixture until all is used up brush with 1 egg beaten and sprinkle with coarse salt
 * 6) Bake at 375 °F for 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
 * 7) Serve with sour cream and bacon bits{optional}