If you love hot, cheesy potatoes, you will love this pierogi casserole. It tastes just like a pierogi. Serve with a side salad.
24 oz. pkg. ORE-IDA Steam N' Mash Cut Russet Potatoes*
9 lasagna noodles
1/2 c. Philadelphia Chive and Onion Cream Cheese Spread, half an 8 oz. tub
6 green onions, thinly sliced
8 oz. package Kraft Shredded Triple Cheddar Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA, divided
3 oz. pkg. Real Bacon Bits, divided
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 13x9 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Prepare potatoes as directed on package.
Meanwhile, cook the lasagna noodles; drain.
Combine cooked potatoes, cream cheese spread, green onions, 1/2 c. bacon and 1 c. cheddar cheese. Put it in a zip lock bag and cut a corner of the bag to make the spreading a lot easier.
Place 3 noodles in prepared baking dish; cover with a third of the potato mixture. Repeat layers two more times. Top with remaining cheese and bacon; cover.
Bake 33 - 35 minutes or until heated through, uncovering for the last 5 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes.
Serve.
12 servings.
*This recipe can also be made with 2 lb. (about 6) mashed fresh potatoes.
**For extra creamy potatoes, add 1/4 - 1/2 c. reserved potato cooking water to potatoes when mashing them.