Cheesy Pierogi Casserole

Kluski noodles are the base of this deconstructed pierogi casserole loaded with bacon, onion, cabbage, and two kinds of cheese.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 532 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• salt to taste
• 4 cups shredded cabbage
• 1 (8 ounce) package kluski noodles
• 1 (12 ounce) container cottage cheese
• 10 ounces Muenster cheese, cubed
• 0.75 cup chopped onion
• 0.5 cup bread crumbs
• 0.25 teaspoon dried dill weed
• 0.5 pound bacon
• 0.25 teaspoon paprika, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly crispy, about 10 minutes.

Step 3

In the meantime, fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Cook kluski at a boil until nearly tender, about 7 minutes. Drain.

Step 4

Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Add onion to the bacon drippings in the skillet. Cook and stir over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes. Add cabbage; reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.

Step 5

Stir cottage cheese, Muenster cheese, dill, and salt into noodles. Add bacon, onion, and cabbage and mix well. Turn all ingredients out into a 3-quart baking dish.

Step 6

Melt butter in the empty skillet and mix in bread crumbs to coat. Top noodle mixture with bread crumb mixture; sprinkle paprika on top.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown on top and heated through, 25 to 35 minutes.