Pierogi Casserole

Recipe View Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (5 minutes)

Recipe View Place the potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil over high heat. Cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain well, then return to the pot. Add the milk and 6 tablespoons of melted butter. Mash until smooth and set aside. (25 minutes)

Recipe View In a large skillet, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat. Add the diced bacon and cook until crisp, about 5-7 minutes. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic and sauté until softened and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes. (12 minutes)

Recipe View Cook the lasagna noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold running water to prevent sticking. (10 minutes)

Recipe View Spread half of the mashed potatoes evenly into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with one-third of the shredded Cheddar cheese, followed by a layer of lasagna noodles, overlapping as needed. Repeat with the remaining mashed potatoes, another one-third of the cheese, and a second layer of lasagna noodles. Spread the cooked bacon, onion, and garlic mixture evenly over the noodles, then add a final layer of noodles. Top with the remaining cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste. (20 minutes)

Recipe View Bake, uncovered, for 30-45 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden brown. (45 minutes)

Recipe View Let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with sour cream and chopped fresh chives. (10 minutes)