Comfort Pierogi Casserole Recipes

PIEROGI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. Spray12x8-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
• Place frozen pierogies and water in medium microwave-safe bowl; cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on High 2 minutes; stir. Continue microwaving on High 1 1/2 to 2 minutes until thawed. Place pierogies evenly in casserole. Top with sausage.
• In medium bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, chicken broth and pepper with whisk. Stir in 1/2 cup of the Cheddar cheese and 1/3 cup of the green onions (reserve remaining onions for topping).
• Pour cream cheese mixture evenly over pierogies. Cover with foil; bake 22 to 27 minutes or until center is heated through and temperature reaches 165°F.
• Uncover, and top with remaining cheese; bake 3 to 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with reserved green onions.

PIEROGI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Place the potatoes in a large pot with water to cover over high heat. Bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are tender. Remove from heat, drain, then combine with the milk and 6 tablespoons of butter, mash and set aside.
• Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Saute the bacon, onion and garlic in the butter for 5 to 10 minutes, or until the bacon is fully cooked.
• Cook the lasagna noodles according to package directions and cool under running water.
• Place 1/2 of the mashed potatoes into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Top this with 1/3 of the cheese, followed by a layer of lasagna noodles. Repeat this with the remaining potatoes, another 1/3 of the cheese and a layer of noodles. Then arrange the bacon, onion and garlic over the noodles, then another layer of noodles, and finally top all with the remaining cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 45 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve with sour cream and chopped fresh chives.

COMFORT PIEROGI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook noodles as directed on package to al dente.
• Saute onions in 1 stick of butter (may use more if desired).
• Butter 13x9 inch pan with remaining 1/2 stick butter.
• Mix sauteed onions with mashed potatoes.
• Layer noodles, then potatoes, then cheese, and repeat, ending with cheese.
• Cover with foil and bake in a 350° oven for 25-30 minutes or until cheese is melted.

ADDICTIVE PIEROGI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cook noodles, drain.
• Preheat oven to 350.
• Melt butter and saute the onions and garlic until tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Place half of the cooked noodles in the greased bottom of a casserole dish.
• Layer with ½ of the cheese, all potatoes, the remaining noodles and top with remaining cheese.
• Poke holes through the top layer of cheese; pour butter mixture over top, making sure it seeps through the holes.
• Bake at 350 for 10 minutes.