New York City Knish Recipe

Authentic New York knish recipe? We can't guarantee it, but we *can* guarantee these are unbelievably delicious! This recipe yields 4 large knishes (easily doubled or tripled for smaller ones). Flaky phyllo dough cradles a perfectly seasoned potato filling, creating a taste of the Big Apple in your kitchen. Get ready for a flavor explosion!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 100 mins
Calories 398.1 kcal
Protein 17g
Rating 2.5 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for New York City Knish

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How to Make New York City Knish

  1. Peel and halve 2 lbs potatoes. Boil in salted water until tender (15-20 minutes).
  2. Mash potatoes in a large bowl.
  3. Sauté 1 medium onion (finely chopped) in 1 1/2 tablespoons butter until translucent (about 5 minutes).
  4. Add sautéed onions to mashed potatoes. Stir in 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon each of paprika and garlic powder (adjust to taste).
  5. Stir the potato mixture until well combined.
  6. Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter.
  7. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  8. Lay out 6 sheets of phyllo dough. Brush lightly with melted butter between each sheet.
  9. Cut the stack of phyllo in half lengthwise, creating two long rectangles.
  10. Spoon 1 cup of potato mixture onto one end of each phyllo rectangle, leaving a few inches at the end.
  11. Carefully roll the phyllo tightly around the filling, tucking the dough in as you go. Leave a little filling peeking out from the top.
  12. Brush the top and sides of each knish with melted butter. Place on an ungreased baking sheet.
  13. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
  14. Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your homemade New York City knishes!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

21 g

Sugar

11g

Fat

25g

Carbs

23g

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