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Crock Pot Lazy Pierogi Casserole

Loaded with bacon, onions, potatoes and cheese, this lazy pierogi casserole is the tastiest thing next to a real pierogi!

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 588 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 9 uncooked lasagna noodles normal NOT no boiled noodles
  • 8 medium baking potatoes peeled and cut into 1 inch chunks
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup of butter
  • 2 cup shredded old Cheddar cheese
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 onions chopped
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 cups low fat ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion salt
  • 1 pound Bacon

Instructions

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  1. Cook the lasagna noodles according to the package instructions. Drain, rinse under cold water and set aside.
  2. Grease the inside of a large crockpot.
  3. Peel and dice the potatoes. Place in a large pot of water, bring to a boil and then cook until they fall apart when pierced with a fork.
  4. Drain the potatoes and place in a large bowl.
  5. Mash in the butter, salt, pepper and milk, and continue mashing the potatoes until smooth. Mix in the shredded Cheddar cheese
  6. Stir 1/2 tsp onion salt into the ricotta cheese and set aside.
  7. Place the bacon on a large foil lined cookie sheet and bake in a 350 degree oven for 20 minutes, until cooked but still soft (or cook in a pan on the stovetop).
  8. Slice the three onions and fry in a pan with the tablespoon of butter until soft.
  9. Cut the bacon with kitchen shears or cut it into smaller pieces with a knife.
  10. Place 3 lasagna noodles onto the bottom of the crockpot.
  11. Spread one cup of ricotta cheese on top of the noodles.
  12. Spread 1/3 of the potato cheese mixture on top of the ricotta.
  13. Spread one third of the bacon and one third of the onions on top of the potatoes.
  14. Place another three noodles on top and repeat layer.
  15. For the last layer, place the final three noodles on top, then potatoes and then bacon and onions, no ricotta cheese.
  16. Cook in the crockpot on low for 2 hours.

Nutrition Information

Calories 588kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 42g (14%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 35g (54%) Saturated Fat 17g (85%) Cholesterol 84mg (28%) Sodium 920mg (38%) Potassium 847mg (24%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 620IU (12%) Vitamin C 18mg (20%) Calcium 361mg (36%) Iron 5.4mg (30%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 588

% Daily Value*

Calories 588kcal 29%
Carbohydrates 42g 14%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 35g 54%
Saturated Fat 17g 85%
Cholesterol 84mg 28%
Sodium 920mg 38%
Potassium 847mg 18%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 620IU 12%
Vitamin C 18mg 20%
Calcium 361mg 36%
Iron 5.4mg 30%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.