How to Make a Pierogi Casserole
Even if you aren’t observing Lent, it is nice to serve your family meatless meals every so often! They are cheaper and usually so easy to get on the table!
The Meatless Monday movement has become really popular and this Pierogi Casserole would be the perfect dinner to serve!
I think most people are familiar with the ethnic dish Pierogi, but in case you aren’t, it is a pasta filled traditionally filled with potato and cheese. They are delicious sauteed in butter and onions! Homemade pierogi are definitely the best, but they are very time-consuming.
This casserole gives you all the taste of pierogi, but without all the work of rolling out the dough and stuffing it! There are a few different steps involved with this dish, but you can purchase the microwaveable steam and mash potatoes to save yourself some time and a dirty pot!
This dish is great as a main course, but can also be served alongside fish, pork chops, or chicken. It is definitely filling enough to stand alone though! I hope you try this next time you are looking for a meatless meal for your family!
It is easy and cheesy! What more could you ask for?!
What do I need to make a Pierogi Casserole
Ingredients:
- extra wide egg noodles ( The flat ones, not curly!)
- white potatoes, peeled, cubed and then boiled until tender OR 1 bag of Ore-Ida Steam and Mash Frozen Potatoes, steamed
- large onions, sliced
- butter
- milk
- sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- salt and pepper to taste
How do I make a Pierogi Casserole?
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a large 2 large casserole dish with cooking spray.
2. Three separate items need to be cooked. You can cook them all at once to avoid having one set aside for too long. (Prepare your potatoes and set aside) Meanwhile, boil your noodles but reduce cooking time by 4 minutes to avoid overcooking. Drain and set aside. Prepare your onions by cooking in the 4 tbsp. of butter over medium heat until tender.
3. Add milk, 1 cup of cheese, salt and pepper, and onion mixture to your potatoes. Mash using a large wooden spoon or a hand held potato masher. Mash until soft, but some chunks remain. You don’t want a completely smooth texture.
4. Add in your noodles and toss to coat. Taste for seasoning and add more if necessary. If mixture seems dry, add more milk and butter until the entire mixture is lightly coated. Place in casserole dish. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese.
5. Bake in your preheated oven for 25 minutes or until cheese starts to bubble. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Make sure to print out this delicious Pierogi Casserole and give it a try!
You might also like this Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes Recipe or this chicken noodle casserole.
Pierogi Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 lb. extra wide egg noodles The flat ones, not curly!
- 1 lb. white potatoes peeled, cubed and then boiled until tender OR 1 bag of Ore-Ida Steam and Mash Frozen Potatoes, steamed
- 2 large onions sliced
- 4 tbsp. butter + more for mixing
- 1/2 cup milk+ more for mixing
- 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a large 2 large casserole dish with cooking spray.
- Three separate items need cooked. You can cook them all at once to avoid having one sit aside for too long.
- (Prepare your potatoes and set aside) Meanwhile, boil your noodles but reduce cooking time by 4 minutes to avoid overcooking. Drain and set aside. Prepare your onions by cooking in the 4 tbsp. of butter over medium heat until tender.
- Add milk, 1 cup of cheese, salt and pepper, and onion mixture to your potatoes. Mash using a large wooden spoon or a hand held potato masher. Mash until soft, but some chunks remain. You don't want a completely smooth texture. Add in your noodles and toss to coat. Taste for seasoning and add more if necessary. If mixture seems dry, add more milk and butter until the entire mixture is lightly coated. Place in casserole dish. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese. Bake in your preheated oven for 25 minutes or until cheese starts to bubble. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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Seana+Turner says
February 26, 2015 at 08:14I know what pierogis are, but I’ve never made them or cooked with them. I agree that having a meatless dish is nice, and you can always serve with a salad to round out the health factor. I’ve pinned this and will try it. I will try and remember to comment back when I’m done:)
Creatively Homespun says
March 5, 2015 at 08:44Love this!!! Pinning! Thanks for sharing at the Artsy-Fartsy Link Party!! xoxo
Danielle says
March 5, 2015 at 07:11My husband LOVES pierogies; I’ve never been brave enough to attempt to prepare them myself and the freezer ones just have way too many foriegn ingredients for our family. This looks like a perfect alternative with ingredients we all can eat! Thanks for posting!
Bridget/The Recipe Wench says
March 6, 2015 at 05:33I love Pierogis and this casserole sounds so yummy! Thank you so much for sharing the recipe on the Inspire Me Mondays Link-Up! Have a great weekend!