If you love Perogies than you are going to love our Lazy Perogie Casserole.
Comfort Food Made Easy
If you’re a fan of hearty, comforting meals but dread spending hours in the kitchen, then Lazy Perogie Casserole is the perfect solution for you! This dish captures all the delightful flavors of traditional perogies without the hassle of making dough or filling from scratch. It’s a one-pan wonder that’s sure to become a family favorite. Let’s dive into this easy and satisfying recipe!
What is a Perogie?
For those unfamiliar, perogies are Eastern European dumplings typically filled with potatoes, cheese, sauerkraut, or meats. They are usually boiled and then pan-fried for a crispy finish. While they’re delicious, the traditional preparation can be quite time-consuming. Enter the Lazy Perogie Casserole!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Quick and Easy: No dough to roll out or fillings to make from scratch—just layer and bake!
- Customizable: You can easily adapt the ingredients based on what you have on hand or your personal preferences.
- Comforting: The combination of creamy cheese and hearty potatoes creates a cozy dish that’s perfect for chilly nights.
- Family-Friendly: This casserole is sure to please both kids and adults alike!
Lazy Perogie Casserole
9 lasagna noodles
2 cups cottage cheese
1 egg
¼ tsp. minced onion or granules
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese ( or you can use cottage cheese)
2 cups mashed potatoes
¼ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. minced onion or granules
â…› tsp. pepper
1 cup butter or margarine
1 cup chopped onions or 1 medium
Cook noodles and line bottom of a greased 9×13″ pan with them. In medium bowl mix cottage cheese, egg and minced / granulated onion. Spoon over noodles and spread, then cover with layer of noodles. Mix potatoes, salt, minced/ granulated onion and pepper. Spread over noodles. Top with cheese. Cover with layer of noodles. Melt butter, add onions and saute until clear. Pour over noodles. Cover. Bake 30 minutes in 350°F oven.
Let stand 10 minutes. Serve with sour cream.