PIEROGI CASSEROLE - CASSIE STYLE

Pierogi Casserole - Cassie Style image

Provided by Cassie *

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 oz lasagna noodles, cooked, rinsed and drained
5 lb potatoes, peeled, chunked, cooked until tender
1/2 c sour cream
1 1/2 stick butter
1 large sweet onion, chopped
1 large jalapeno, minced ( optional )
4 - 5 clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp pepper
1 - 8 oz ( 2 cups ) shredded, sharp cheddar cheese - divided
6 oz velveeta cheese, cubed
1/2 - 3/4 c half n half
1 tsp garlic powder
1 Tbsp dried parsley
3/4 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled
PREP TIME DOES NOT INCLUDE TIME FOR COOKING POTATOES AND NOODLES

Steps:

1. First - boil potatoes till fork tender.
2. While potatoes are boiling, prepare noodles; rinse and drain.
3. In a skillet or dutch oven saute onions, jalapeno and garlic until onions are translucent. Reserve 1/2 cup of onion/butter mixture.
4. When potatoes are finished, drain and place in large bowl with the Velveeta, 1 cup cheddar, 1/2 cup sour cream, salt, pepper, parsley, all but 1/2 cup butter / onion mixture, 1/2 - 3/4 cup half n half. Mix potatoes with hand mixer until smooth.
5. Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Spray a 9 x 13 casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
6. Evenly spread half lasagna noodles on the bottom of casserole dish. Spread 1/2 potato mixture. Sprinkle evenly with a hand full of cheese.
7. Evenly spread the remainder of noodles over potatoes.
8. Spread remainder of potatoes over the noodles. Sprinkle the crumbled bacon evenly. Spread remaining onion/butter mixture over potatoes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
9. Place casserole in oven for 30 - 35 minutes or until browning and bubbly. Let set for at least 5 minutes before cutting. Now, enjoy this delicious, satisfying pierogi casserole.