Cream Cheesy Pierogi Casserole

Ingredients

• 3 cups leftover mashed potatoes or leftover garlic mashed potatoes
• 2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 lb bacon, raw and diced
• 2 cups chopped onions
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 12 ounces lasagna noodles, 18 noodles,cooked and drained
• salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. 1

   Beat the mashed potatoes with the Cheddar cheese and softened cream cheese.

2. 2

   Saute the bacon and onions in the butter.

3. 3

   Add 1/3 of the onion mixture to the potato mixture and add salt and pepper, if necessary.

4. 4

   Generously grease a 9"x13" casserole pan.

5. 5

   Place a layer of lasagna noodles (6 noodles) in the bottom of the casserole, then spread half of the potato mixture over the noodles.

6. 6

   Repeat the layers and top with the remaining 6 noodles.

7. 7

   Pour the remaining onions, bacon and any pan drippings/fat over the top of the noodles.

8. 8

   Bake, covered, at 350°F for 35 to 40 minutes.

9. 9

   Serve with a dollop of sour cream and/or chives.