PIEROGI CASSEROLE SO EASY

Pierogi Casserole so Easy image

Provided by Pat Duran

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 6

9 medium lasagna noodles, uncooked
4 c hot mashed potatoes or use cottage cheese (small curd-4 c.)
1/2 c more or less herb & garlic cream cheese spread
6 medium green onions, thinly sliced
1 pkg (80g) real bacon recipe pieces, divided(about 1 1/2 cups of precooked bacon crumbled)
2 c double cheddar shredded cheese, divided

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375^. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish and set aside. --- Cook noodles without salt until al dente. Drain. Rinse.
2. Combine potatoes, cream cheese spread, onions, 1/2 the bacon pieces and 1 cup of the cheddar.
3. Place 3 of the noodles in the prepared dish; cover with 1/3 of the potato mixture. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining bacon and cheese; cover. --- Bake 30 minutes . Uncover; bake 3-minutes or until cheese is lightly browned. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting to serve. --- Serve with a nice mixed green salad tossed with your favorite dressing.