Cheesy Pierogi Lasagna
Pierogi lasagna is classic comfort food at its best. The dish is stuffed with potato and cheese, for a simplified version of a pierogi. It’s also a perfect make-ahead meal for the freezer. See the section above for details on how to cook from frozen.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4-6 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Mashed Potatoes
- 8 large floury potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup cream
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp each salt and pepper
Remaining Ingredients
- 2 onions, diced
- 1 Tbsp oil
- 1/2 package of lasagna noodles (can be GF)
- 2 cups cottage cheese (or kefir cheese, see notes)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 Tbsp chopped fresh chives
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes until soft. Then mash with the cream and garlic. Add the salt and pepper, to taste.
- While the potatoes cook, prepare the rest of the dish.
- Fry the onions on low, until they are nicely caramelized.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil, and cook the lasagna noodles until soft. If using gluten-free noodles, follow the cooking instructions on the box.
- When the noodles are done, drain and rinse with cold water. Then store them in cold water to prevent sticking while you prepare the rest of the lasagna.
- Build the casserole in an 11 x 9 lasagna dish. The layers are as follows:
- A single layer of lasagna noodles on the bottom
- A layer with 1/2 the mashed potatoes
- All of the fried onions and the cottage cheeseĀ
- The second layer of mashed potatoes.
- A final layer of lasagna noodles and finish with the cheddar cheese.
- If you want to freeze the pierogi lasagna, cover it with an airtight lid and freeze it before baking.
- Bake the lasagna at 350F for 40 min, until the cheese is browning.
- Serve with sour cream, chives, and a vegetable side dish.
Notes
- I usually make this dish with homemade kefir cheese. It adds a delicious tanginess.
- If you’re into DIY, then try making buttermilk cultured cottage cheese and homemade sour cream.
- Looking for a more savory casserole? Fry up 2 cups of sliced mushrooms with the onions.
Keywords: simple, easy, gluten free, vegetarian, egg-free, wheat free, party food, comfort food, winter, fall
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