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Pierogi Casserole

Pierogi Casserole

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Of all the Polish foods that Martha Stewart loves, pierogi are her favorite. I spent a few years working for her, and I remember when they were made for a holiday party. As she has always been a role model to me, I think of Martha when I make them, too. My take is a bit different: layered like lasagna and topped with bacon, the flavors and textures will remind you of tradi­tional pierogi, but put together in the most convenient way!

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. If using regular lasagna noodles, bring a large pot of water to a boil, add the noodles, and cook until al dente (If using no-boil noodles, skip this step.) Drain and rinse, place on a lightly greased baking sheet, and cover until ready to use.
  3. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the potatoes, and cook until tender, about 30 minutes.
  4. While the potatoes are cooking, heat 1 tablespoon of the butter and the olive oil in a large skillet, add the onions and sugar, and sauté until the onions are golden and caramelized.
  5. Drain the potatoes. Mash with remaining 4 tablespoons butter, the milk, half-and-half, sour cream, salt, and pepper until smooth. Mix in 3 cups of cheddar.
  6. Place 4 lasagna noodles on the bottom of the baking dish. Top with 1 cup of ricotta. Spread one-third of the potato mixture on top of the ricotta. Spread one-third of the onions and one-third of the bacon over the potato mixture. Set 3 noodles on the bacon and top with the remaining ricotta, then layer with another third of the potato mixture, onions, and bacon. Place the last 3 noodles on top, then the remaining potato mixture, onions, and bacon.
  7. Top with the remaining cheddar and bake for 30 minutes, or until golden. Serve