Lazy Pierogi Casserole

This recipe for lazy pierogi casserole was originally submitted to Cookingnook.com by my friend Diane S., who resides in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

She says “My DH of Eastern European descent loves this meal!”

I know I would too, as pierogies are one of my favorite meals. This recipe captures the fabulous flavor of that delicious Eastern European treat without all of the hard work of making the dough and sealing each of those delectable little dumplings.

If you love pierogi give this casserole version a try.

Lazy Pierogi Casserole

If you love pierogi, those wonderful little dumplings filled with potatoes and cheese, try this great casserole version.

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Prep Time 25 minutes mins

Cook Time 45 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine East European

Servings 6 Servings

Calories 481 kcal

Ingredients

 

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• 3 cups mashed potatoes
• 4 onions, medium, chopped
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1/3 cup cheddar cheese
• 3 slices bacon, fried & chopped (or 1/3 cup chopped garlic sausage)
• 2 cups cottage cheese
• 1 egg
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• salt & pepper to taste
• 6 lasagna noodles
• 1 can evaporated milk, small

Instructions

 

• Cook the noodles as directed on the package and set aside.
• Chop 3 of the onions and fry in oil they are until soft. Add the fried chopped onions, cheddar and bacon to the mashed potatoes and mix well.
• Slice the remaining onion and fry, adding more oil if necessary.
• Beat the egg and add to the cottage cheese with the onion powder, salt & pepper.
• Grease a lasagna or 7 X 9 1/2 pan and heat the oven to 350°F. Put 2 lasagna noodles in the pan. Spread them with the cottage cheese mixture. Cover with 2 more noodles and top with the potato mixture. Place the last 2 noodles on top and cover with the fried sliced onions.
• Pour the evaporated milk over the entire casserole.
• Bake 45 minutes at 350°F. Remove from oven and let stand 10 minutes before slicing.
• Serve with lots of sour cream.

Nutrition

Calories: 481kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 22gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 64mgSodium: 422mgPotassium: 791mgFiber: 4gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 356IUVitamin C: 32mgCalcium: 299mgIron: 1mg

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This lazy pierogi casserole has the same wonderful flavors as our traditional pierogi. Find that recipe here.

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