Pierogi Casserole
Flavorful, tender homemade pierogi with a creamy potato filling—perfect for freezing, but there’s a trick to making them truly unforgettable. Read on.
Total time
25 min
Servings
6
Calories
716
Category
Dinner & Mains
This Pierogi Casserole is a quick and easy one-dish meal that captures all the comforting flavors of traditional pierogi without the fuss. With creamy mashed potatoes, melted American cheese, and buttery sautéed onions layered between tender noodles, it’s a kid-friendly, budget-friendly dinner ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Makes 6 servings
- 3/4 butter
- 3/4 instant mashed potatoes
- 3 American cheese
- 16 onions
Method
Cook noodles, drain.
Melt butter and saute the onions until tender, meanwhile cook mashed potatoes according to package.
*Steps1 and 2 should be done around the same time.
Place half of the cooked noodles in the bottom of a 13x9 casserole dish.
Layer with 8 slices of cheese, all potatoes, the remaining noodles and top with remaining 8 slices of cheese.
Poke holes through the top layer of cheese; pour butter and onion mixture over top, making sure it seeps through the holes.
Serve.
Cook's notes
- Use instant mashed potatoes for speed, but feel free to substitute leftover homemade mashed potatoes for extra richness.
- To save time, cook the noodles and sauté the onions simultaneously as directed.
- Poking holes in the top cheese layer helps the butter and onion mixture seep through for even flavor.
Easy swaps
- Instead of American cheese, use cheddar, provolone, or a mix of mozzarella and Parmesan
- Instead of instant mashed potatoes, use homemade mashed potatoes or cauliflower mash for a lower-carb option
- Instead of butter, use margarine or olive oil for dairy-free adaptation
Frequently asked
Can I use fresh onions instead of frozen?
Yes, this recipe uses fresh onions. Sauté them in butter until tender for the best flavor.
What type of noodles work best?
Wide egg noodles are traditional, but any short pasta like rotini or shells will work.
Is this recipe gluten-free?
Not as written, but you can use gluten-free noodles and ensure your instant mashed potatoes are certified gluten-free.
