Pierogi Casserole - Taste of Home (Video)
Tender lasagna with a filling of creamy cheeses, mashed potatoes,onions and spices, this pierogi casserole is so full of flavor, perfect for a family gathering or anytime!!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1.5 cup onion finely chopped
- ¼ cup butter cubed
- 2 cups 4% cottage cheese drained
- 1 large egg
- ¼ tsp Three Onion Rub
- 3 cups mashed potatoes prepared with milk and butter
- 1 ⅓ cup grated cheddar cheese divided
- ¼ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
- 12 lasagna noodles cooked and drained
Topping
- sour cream for topping; optional
- chives for topping; optional
Instructions
- Chop onion, grate cheddar cheese; set both aside.
- Prepare mashed potatoes (if you need a recipe, see mine)
- Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions. Drain, then place in cold water until ready to use.
- Preheat oven to 350°F/175⁰C.
- Melt butter in skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions, sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Mix together cottage cheese, egg and Three Onion Rub.
- In another bowl, combine mashed potatoes and 1 cup cheddar cheese, salt and pepper.
- Place 4 lasagna noodles in bottom of Stone Rectangular Baker (3 lengthwise, one horizontal).
- Top with cottage cheese mixture, and four more noodles. Top with potato-cheese mixture, remaining noodles and sauteed onions. Cover noodles with remaining cheese. Cover and bake for 25-30 minutes, until heated through and cheese is melted.
- Let stand for tenminutes prior to slicing and serving. Topwith sour cream and chives, if desired.
Notes
This recipe freezes well. You can store any leftovers in a sealed container up to three days or freeze in a freezer safe container up to three months.
Nutrition
Calories: 285kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 293mgPotassium: 304mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 295IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 134mgIron: 1mg
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