This recipe is a twist on two classic dishes: pierogies and lasagna. Pierogies are a traditional Eastern European dish made of unleavened dough filled with potatoes, cheese, and other savory ingredients. Lasagna is an Italian dish made of layers of pasta, cheese, and a variety of other ingredients. Combining these two dishes into one creates a delicious and unique meal that is sure to please everyone in the family.
I first tried this recipe when I was visiting my cousin in Poland. She had made it for a family gathering and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of the pierogies and lasagna, and the flavors blended together perfectly. It was so delicious that I had to get the recipe and make it for my own family.
Pierogi Lasagna
Ingredients:
5 onions, finely chopped
12 lasagna noodles, cooked according to package directions
1 stick (1/2 cup) butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
6 cups warm seasoned mashed potatoes, store-bought
Instructions:
1. Lightly grease a 9x13 casserole dish and preheat an oven to 375° F (190° C).
2. In a skillet over medium heat, add butter. Saute the onions with butter, salt, and pepper until the onions are brown and soft.
3. Place a single layer of cooked lasagna noodles in the bottom of the casserole dish.
Evenly spread 1/2 of the mashed potato on top of the noodles.
Spread 1/2 of the buttered onion on top of the potatoes. Then, sprinkle 1/3 of the shredded cheese on top. Repeat layers once more, then top with a final layer of noodles and the remaining cheddar cheese.
4. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly. The top of the casserole will look like the below out of the oven.
