Pierogi Lasagna

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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 Time20

Cook Time25

Total Time45

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: easy comfort food casseroles, lazy pierogi casserole, pierogi casserole

Servings: 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

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick spray; set aside.
Melt butter in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; add onion and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes.
In a medium bowl, combine cottage cheese, egg, onion powder, garlic powder, and the sautéed onion.
In another bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, 1 cup cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper.
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
Cover and bake for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.
Let stand 10-15 minutes before slicing into squares - this will help it solidify and prevent everything from oozing out.
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)

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