Ingredients for Almost Instant Pierogies
- 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 tablespoons margarine
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 24 jumbo pasta shells
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How to Make Almost Instant Pierogies
- Boil 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes until tender. Drain and let cool slightly.
- While potatoes are cooking, finely chop 1 medium yellow onion.
- In a large bowl, mash the cooked potatoes until smooth.
- Add 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to the mashed potatoes. Mix well.
- Melt 4 tablespoons margarine in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion to the skillet and sauté for 10-15 minutes, until softened and lightly caramelized.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Spread half of the sautéed onions evenly in a greased 13x9-inch baking dish.
- Fill each of 24 jumbo pasta shells with approximately 2 tablespoons of the potato mixture.
- Arrange the filled pasta shells over the onions in the baking dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining sautéed onions over the shells.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until heated through and lightly browned.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
34 g
Sugar
30g
Fat
54g
Carbs
31g
