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Pierogi Lasagna

Creamy Pierogi Lasagna

Experience the comforting flavors of Pierogi Lasagna, a delightful twist on tradition blending creamy potatoes, crispy bacon, and cheddar.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Casserole
Cuisine: Polish
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 4 large Potatoes Yukon Gold or Russet
  • 8 oz Bacon or turkey bacon
  • 1 medium Onion yellow or sweet
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or half-and-half
  • 1/2 cup Milk non-dairy option available
  • 1/4 cup Butter or olive oil for dairy-free
  • 2 cloves Garlic fresh minced
  • 16 oz Sour Cream
For the Assembly
  • 9 sheets Lasagna Noodles no-boil recommended
  • 2 cups Cheddar Cheese or cheese blend
  • 1/4 cup Scallions or chives

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • baking dish

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Peel and chop the large potatoes, boil in salted water for 25 minutes until fork-tender, drain and cool.
  2. In a skillet, cook bacon over medium heat for 6-8 minutes until crispy, remove and drain on paper towel.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté diced onions in bacon fat for 5-7 minutes until soft.
  4. Mash cooled potatoes in a bowl with minced garlic, heavy cream, sour cream, butter, and milk until creamy. Season with salt.
  5. Boil a large pot of salted water, cook lasagna noodles for 5 minutes less than package recommends, drain and toss with oil.
  6. In a baking dish, layer creamy potato sauce, noodles, caramelized onions, bacon, and cheddar cheese, repeating layers.
  7. Spread a thin layer of potato sauce over the final noodles, top with remaining cheddar cheese. Cover with foil.
  8. Preheat oven to 350°F, bake lasagna for 30 minutes, remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until cheese is golden.
  9. Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing, garnish with reserved bacon and scallions to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow the lasagna to cool slightly before cutting for better structure and presentation. Store leftovers properly in an airtight container.

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