Pierogi Casserole

We in PA love our pierogi's; and here is an easy, tasty casserole that substitutes the real deal. Most commonly served as a main dish, but can be served as a side.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 1 13x9 casserole dish

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 lb  noodles, cooked and drained (lasagna noodles or wide egg noodles)
• 3⁄4 cup butter
• 3  cups instant mashed potatoes, prepared
• 16  slices American cheese
• 2  large onions, minced

Directions

1. Cook noodles, drain.
2. Melt butter and saute the onions until tender, meanwhile cook mashed potatoes according to package.
3. *Steps1 and 2 should be done around the same time.
4. Place half of the cooked noodles in the bottom of a 13x9 casserole dish.
5. Layer with 8 slices of cheese, all potatoes, the remaining noodles and top with remaining 8 slices of cheese.
6. Poke holes through the top layer of cheese; pour butter and onion mixture over top, making sure it seeps through the holes.
7. Serve.