Reckless Retort Pierogie Casserole

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Reckless Retort Pierogie Casserole

Makes 15 servings

You can KISS MY ASS if you try to get between me and this meal.  

It's like eating pierogies with 4 fillings -
mushrooms, bacon, cheese and potatoes.

6 potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces

2 Tbsp. butter

1/2 cup milk

4 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 cup chopped parsley

1 tsp. salt

1 lb. Farmer’s cheese

9 uncooked lasagna noodles
8 slices bacon, chopped

1/2 cup finely chopped onions

2 lb. mushrooms, quartered

1 cup shredded smoked Gouda cheese
Freshly ground black pepper

Heat oven to 375°F.

Cook potatoes in boiling water in large saucepan 15 min. or until potatoes are tender; drain.

Mash potatoes. Add butter, milk, garlic, parsley and salt; mash until blended.

Meanwhile, prepare noodles and bacon/vegetables:  Cook noodles as directed on package; drain and set aside.  Cook bacon in large skillet on medium-high heat until crisp.  Remove with slotted spoon.  Discard all but 2 Tbsp. drippings.  Add onions and mushrooms; cook 5 min. or until vegetables are tender, stirring frequently. Stir in cooked bacon; set aside.

Place 3 noodles in 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; cover with 1/3 of the potato mixture, 1/2 of the Farmer’s cheese and 1/2 of the bacon/vegetables. Repeat layers.  Top with remaining noodles, potato mixture and shredded cheese.  Sprinkle with pepper.  Cover pan with foil.

Bake 30 min. or until heated through. Uncover; bake 10 min. or until cheese is lightly browned. Let stand 10 min. before cutting to serve.