Poor Man’s Pierogies Recipe
Description: Pierogies in a pan! This is a wonderful, rich casserole that tastes just like potato and cheese pierogies (without all the fuss!) Nice, hearty comfort food!! Can be served as a main dish with veggies or a salad, or as a side dish.
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Recipe Category: Cheese
- Keywords: Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 5978.1
- Fat: 334.1g
- Saturated Fat: 211.5g
- Cholesterol: 968.5mg
- Sodium: 8501.2mg
- Carbohydrates: 613.9g
- Fiber: 59.6g
- Sugar: 75.5g
- Protein: 149.3g
Ingredients:
- 9 – 12 lasagna noodles
- 1 1/4 cups butter, divided
- 4 onions, thinly sliced
- 10 – 12 potatoes, peeled and boiled
- 1 pound Velveeta cheese, cubed
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
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Saute Onions: In a large skillet, melt 1/4 cup of butter over medium heat. Add thinly sliced onions and sauté until tender and caramelized, about 10-15 minutes. Set aside.
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Cook Noodles: Cook the lasagna noodles according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
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Prepare Potatoes: Peel the boiled potatoes and mash them in a large mixing bowl until smooth. Add the cubed Velveeta cheese, salt, pepper, and remaining butter to the mashed potatoes. Mix until well combined.
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Layer Casserole: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a 9×13-inch baking dish, spread a layer of cooked lasagna noodles evenly on the bottom.
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Add Onions: Spread 1/3 of the sautéed onions over the layer of noodles.
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Layer Potato Mixture: Spread 1/3 of the potato and cheese mixture evenly over the onions.
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Repeat Layers: Repeat the layers of noodles, onions, and potato mixture two more times, ending with a layer of potato mixture on top.
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Sprinkle Parmesan Cheese: Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top layer of potatoes.
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Bake: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the casserole is heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Serve: Once baked, remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving. Serve hot as a main dish with your favorite veggies or salad on the side.
This rich and hearty Poor Man’s Pierogies casserole is sure to become a family favorite, delivering all the flavors of traditional pierogies with a fraction of the effort. Enjoy the comforting goodness of this dish any day of the week! 🥔🧀🥗
