Name: Baked Pierogi Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup butter; 1 onion; 1 lb elbow macaroni; 6 instant mashed potatoes; 16 slices American cheese

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Baked Pierogi Casserole

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Ingredients

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Baked Pierogi Casserole

1 cup butter2 sticks melted

1 onionsliced

1 lb elbow macaronicooked and drained

6 instant mashed potatoesprepare according to package directions

16 slices American cheese

Instructions

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350℉.

Slice onion and place in melted butter.

Layer half of the macaroni into the bottom of a 13×9 baking dish. Add ⅓ of the melted butter and onions.

Place half of the cheese in a single layer on top of the macaroni.

Layer half of the mashed potatoes on top of the cheese. Add another ⅓ of the butter and onions.

Repeat the layers – macaroni, butter/onions, cheese and potatoes.

Bake for 30 minutes or until the top is lightly browned.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Caramelize Your Onions 🧅
Cook the onions slowly over medium heat for 10-12 minutes until deeply golden and sweet, which builds a rich flavor foundation that elevates the entire casserole.
Don't Overcook the Pasta 🍝
Cook the elbow macaroni 1-2 minutes under al dente, since it will continue cooking in the oven and won't turn mushy in the final bake.
Use Quality American Cheese 🧀
Opt for real American cheese from the deli counter rather than pre-sliced varieties, as it melts more smoothly and creates a creamier, silkier casserole texture.
Brown the Butter First 🧈
Toast the butter until nutty and golden before mixing with the mashed potatoes to add complex, toasted flavor that deepens the overall dish.
Cover Then Uncover Strategy 🍲
Bake covered for the first 25 minutes to keep it moist, then uncover for the final 10-15 minutes to develop a light, golden top crust.