Description
Pierogi Lasagna is a comforting dish that combines the flavors of traditional pierogi with the convenience of lasagna, featuring layers of creamy cottage cheese, mashed potatoes, and cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup butter, cubed
- 1 medium sweet onion, diced
- 2 cups 4% cottage cheese, drained well
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 cups mashed potatoes, warmed (with butter and milk added)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 12 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
- sour cream and diced scallions, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9×13 baking dish with nonstick spray; set aside.
- Melt butter in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; add onion and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, combine cottage cheese, egg, onion powder, garlic powder, and the sautéed onion.
- In another bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, 1 cup cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper.
- In the prepared baking dish, create layers, starting and ending with noodles:
- Lay 3 noodles.
- Spread evenly with 1 1/2 cups mashed potato mixture.
- Lay 3 noodles.
- Spread evenly with all of the cottage cheese mixture.
- Lay 3 noodles.
- Spread evenly with the remaining 1 1/2 cups mashed potato mixture.
- Lay 3 noodles.
- Top with the remaining 1 cup cheddar cheese.
- Cover and bake for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.
- Let stand 10-15 minutes before slicing into squares – this will help it solidify and prevent everything from oozing out.
- Slice and serve with a dollop of sour cream and a few diced scallions.
Notes
- Ensure the cottage cheese is well-drained for the best texture.
- Letting the lasagna rest before slicing helps it hold its shape.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Pierogi Lasagna, Comfort Food, Pasta Dish