Pierogi Casserole (New family fave!)

I had a bag of frozen pierogies in the the freezer and wanted to do something with them. I googled and read several recipes and came up with one that was similar to what I found. It is yummy and rich and feeds a crowd!!

Pierogi Casserole

Prep time @ 15min
Cook time 45min


Ingredients

1 bag of frozen Pierogies
16 oz sour cream
1 can cream of celery soup
1 small onion
1 tbsp butter/margarine
1 package turkey smoked sausage
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/8 tsp onion salt (can use plain salt instead)

Pre-heat oven to 350*.
Chop onion and sauté in butter (feel free to use EVOO or another substitute) until translucent.
Chop smoked sausage into bite size pieces.
Spray a 13 x 9 casserole dish with cooking spray. Layer pierogies in the bottom of dish.
In a small mixing bowl combine sour cream, soup, garlic powder and onion salt.
Sprinkle the onion and smoked sausage over the pierogies.
Spoon sauce mixture over other ingredients and spread to cover dish.
Sprinkle with cheese.
Cover with aluminum foil and cook 30min.
Uncover and cook for 15 additional minutes or until cheese is melted.

Serve and enjoy!! I generally serve 3 pierogies as a portion, this recipe feeds my family of 5 (that eat) with leftovers!!!

Lasagna Casserole

I'm not a big recipe girl. I look what I have on hand and start throwing things together. Most of the time I do it pretty well. Here's the problem; I rarely make the same thing twice, because I don't remember what all I put in the dish. I will try to recreate it, and usually end up with an equally tasty meal but it's not the same as "last" time. So I decided I will write down my recipes. This way not only will I be able to go back and reference them, I can share them with others as well. I will warn you: I do not measure! I cook to Taste. I am a good estimator, though so you can trust my measurements and leave it up to your to taste!!



Here is what we ate tonight!

Lasagna Casserole

Ingredients:

1lb Ground Meat (I used turkey)

1lb Pasta (I used elbows!)

1 2lb 13oz jar Spaghetti Sauce

1/2 medium onion - chopped

To Taste - Garlic Powder, Salt , Pepper

Cheese Filling:

1Cup Cottage Cheese ( I used fat free)

1Cup Whipped Cream Cheese

2Cups (separated) Italian mix shredded cheese (1cup for filling, 1cup for top)

1/2 tsp each Oregano, Basil

To Taste - Garlic powder, Salt, Pepper

Preheat oven to 350*

Brown meat and onion, drain

Cook pasta according to package directions, I like mine al dente

Mix all ingredients for Cheese filling, except 2nd cup of shredded cheese

Lightly spray a 2 quart casserole dish

Mix, sauce, meat , and paste - stir well to evenly mix

Place 1/2 of pasta mix in dish

Top with Cheese filling

Add the rest of the pasta mix

Sprinkle with remaining cup of cheese (you can use more or less, we are cheese lovers! You can also use different kinds!)

Cook uncovered in oven for about 30min or until cheese is melted and pasta bubbling

enjoy!!

This recipe feed our family of 5 (that eat!) with plenty of leftovers!

I hope you enjoy this recipe should you decide to try it! I am always experimenting so check back and see what i can come up with!