Michael Symon’s Pierogi Lasagna

May 12, 2023May 12, 20230 4
Michael Symon's Pierogi Lasagna Recipe
in Dinner

Prep

1 hour

Cook

20 min

Ready In

1 hour 20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 large egg
3/4 cup sour cream
8 tablespoons unsalted butter , softened
1 tablespoon fresh chives , chopped
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups flour , plus more for rolling dough
2 lbs russet potatoes , peeled cut into large chunks
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper , to taste
1 cup hot heavy cream
8 tablespoons cold butter , cubed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb bacon , chopped
2 large yellow onions , thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups gruyere cheese , shredded
1 1/2 cups farmer 's cheese , shredded
sour cream ( garnish )
chives , finely chopped ( garnish )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8-10
Calories
800
Sugar
5g
Fat
41g
Inspired by classic Polish dish, Michael Symon's Pierogi Lasagna is a hearty meal that is perfect for family dinner. The crushed pierogi dough forms a classic pasta sheet that is layered with mashed potatoes, bacon-onion mixture and two types of cheese. Essentially, It is a classic lasagna made amazing with the incorporation of pierogi, a delicious Polish dumpling. It is an easy dish to prepare, and can be served as a main course for a dinner party with salad, bread and some nice red wine. It's a comfort food that is sure to remind you of home.

Instructions

1.Make the dough for pierogis by whisking together egg, sour cream, butter, chives and 1 teaspoon salt in a mixing bowl.
2.Add flour and mix until the mixture becomes a smooth dough.
3.Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut them into 3-inch circles.
4.Boil the potatoes in salted water until they're soft and then mash them with hot cream, cold cubed butter, salt and pepper to taste.
5.In a pan, fry bacon until it's crisp and add sliced onion to the same pan and cook till it turns translucent.
6.Grease cast iron skillet with olive oil and layer the bottom with pierogi circles.
7.Add a layer of potato mixture, bacon-onion mixture and shredded cheese on top of pierogi circles alternatively making sure that the last layer is the shredded cheese.
8.Bake it at 400 degrees F for 15-20 minutes and then broil for an additional 2-3 minutes until the cheese becomes browned on top.
9.Serve hot with garnish of finely chopped chives and a dollop of sour cream. Serves about 8-10 people.

PROS

This lasagna is a unique take on the traditional lasagna and is a creative way of incorporating one of the most iconic Polish foods, Pierogi.

The recipe is easy to follow making the cooking process less intimidating.

The preparation process can be spread over a few days in order to make the cooking process more manageable.

CONS

This recipe involves a bit of prep work before actually starting to cook the dish, which may make it difficult for some home chefs.

Some of the ingredients, like farmer’s cheese and gruyere cheese, may not be easily available and require a special trip to the grocery store.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is high in calories and fat, with one serving of 300g containing 800 calories and 41 grams of fat.
The potatoes in this dish are a good source of fiber and several important vitamins and minerals like Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Manganese etc.
Sour cream and cheese provide a good source of protein while also contributing some amount of calcium in the body.

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