Pierogi Lasagna

5 from 3 Ratings

With all the traditional elements and flavors of homemade pierogi, but built like a lasagna, this
Pierogi Lasagna combines the two comfort food favorites into a delicious casserole.
Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Total Time: 45 mins
Servings: 12 servings

Ingredients
1/4 cup butter , cubed
1 medium sweet onion , diced
2 cups 4% cottage cheese , drained well (see note below)
1 large egg
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
3 cups mashed potatoes (with butter and milk added, warmed)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese , divided
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
12 lasagna noodles , cooked and drained
sour cream and diced scallions , for serving

Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick spray; set aside.
2. Melt butter in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; add onion and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes.
3. In a medium bowl, combine cottage cheese, egg, onion powder, garlic powder, and the sautéed onion.
4. In another bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, 1 cup cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper.
5. In the prepared baking dish, create layers, starting and ending with noodles:

Lay 3 noodles

Spread evenly with 1 1/2 cups mashed potato mixture

Lay 3 noodles

Spread evenly with all of the cottage cheese mixture

Lay 3 noodles

Spread evenly with the remaining 1 1/2 cups mashed potato mixture

Lay 3 noodles

Top with the remaining 1 cup cheddar cheese

6. Cover and bake for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.
7. Let stand 10-15 minutes before slicing into squares - this will help it solidify and prevent everything from oozing out.
8. Slice and serve with a dollop of sour cream and a few diced scallions.

Notes
Cottage cheese alternative. We prefer cottage cheese in this casserole, but if you hate it, ricotta cheese is an ok substitute.

Optional add-ins. you can mix in up to 1/2 cup of any of these with the mashed potatoes:
Crispy crumbled bacon
Sliced, cooked mushrooms
Sauerkraut (very well-drained)
Ground beef (cooked and drain)
Sausage (cooked ground Italian sausage)
Scallions or chives (mixed into the potatoes instead of just as a garnish)

Nutrition
Calories: 317 kcal · Carbohydrates: 37 g · Protein: 14 g · Fat: 12 g · Saturated Fat: 7 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g ·
Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 51 mg · Sodium: 498 mg · Potassium: 326 mg · Fiber: 2 g · Sugar: 4 g
· Vitamin A: 381 IU · Vitamin C: 14 mg · Calcium: 185 mg · Iron: 1 mg

Nutritional information given is an automatic calculation and can vary based on the exact products you use and any changes
you make to the recipe. If these numbers are very important to you, I would recommend calculating them yourself.

Other Notes
Course: Main Course Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy comfort food casseroles, lazy pierogi casserole, pierogi casserole

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