Polish Style Lasagna

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 9

Polish Style Lasagna with Cream Cheese

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

429

Sugar

Fat

27g

Polish-style lasagna is a perfect option for vegetarians and picky eaters. It is a comforting dish that originated from Poland and is easily distinguishable from traditional Italian lasagna by its filling of mashed potatoes and cream cheese layers instead of meat sauce. The use of dry potato flakes in this recipe makes it easier to prepare, and using cream cheese gives a unique, tangy flavor to the dish. This meal can be served on any day of the year and is great to share with family and friends, especially during the cold months when a warm comforting plate can brighten anyone’s day.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2.	In a large pot, boil the lasagna noodles until they are al dente. Remove from the heat and set aside.
3.	In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the onion in butter until it is soft and translucent.
4.	Add dry potato flakes and mix thoroughly. Remove from the heat and set aside.
5.	In a separate bowl, take the package of cream cheese and mix it until it is smooth and creamy.
6.	Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Lay three lasagna noodles on the bottom of the dish.
7.	Spread half of the mashed potato over the lasagna noodles in the dish. Top with another layer of noodles.
8.	Spread the cream cheese over the lasagna noodles, then top with another layer of noodles.
9.	Spread the rest of the mashed potato over the noodles. Top with remaining lasagna noodles.
10.	Cover with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
11.	Remove from the oven and let cool for 10-15 minutes.

PROS

This Polish style lasagna is creamy and comforting.
It has a unique texture and flavor brought by the mashed potatoes that also makes it hearty without the need of meat.
It’s a perfect vegetarian main dish, great for picky eaters for its mild flavor.

CONS

This recipe can be quite heavy since it uses both cream cheese and butter.
It’s not a light meal, but it’s a great option for a special occasion or when you’re craving some comfort food.
It’s also not recommended to be reheated as the texture might become clumpy.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe has some nutritional value as it is a good source of carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals like Vitamin C and potassium from the potato. However, it’s not a particularly healthy dish due to its high-fat content from the butter and cream cheese, and also high in calories.

	9 uncooked lasagna noodles
	1 onion , sliced
	1/2 cup butter
	2 2/3 cups dry potato flakes
	1 package cream cheese