Dinner for 10
Slow Cooker Pierogi Casserole
Mashed potatoes, ricotta, onions, noodles, bacon, and cheddar cook in layers until tender and creamy.
$8.60for 4 servings
$2.15 per serving$8.60 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: thekitchenmagpie.com
- 150 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 10servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanKid-friendlyBudgetFamilyDinnersSlow cookerCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Ramen and Asian noodles$0.18/oz typical | 9 oz | $1.62Typical price |
| Potatoes$0.99/lb typical | 3.5 lb | $3.46Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $0.09Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 2.5 oz | $1.00Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 8 oz | $2.40Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 1.2 lb | $1.55Typical price |
| Cottage cheese or ricotta$0.17/oz typical | 16 oz | $2.72Typical price |
| Bacon$6.49 each typical | 1.25 | $8.65Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $21.49 | |
Ingredients
- 9 lasagna noodles
- 8 baking potatoes
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 cup shredded old cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 3 onions
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 cups low fat ricotta cheese
- 1/2 tsp onion salt
- 1 lb bacon
Steps
- Boil the potatoes in a large pot of salted water for 20 minutes, then drain and mash with the milk and one-quarter cup butter.
- Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat for 8 minutes, crumble it, and reserve the drippings.
- Cook the onions in the drippings over medium heat for 8 minutes, then stir in the ricotta, onion salt, salt, and pepper.
- Spread one-third of the potato mixture in a greased slow cooker, then layer with noodles, ricotta mixture, onions, bacon, and cheddar.
- Repeat the layers, finishing with cheddar, and pour one-half cup water around the edges.
- Cover and cook on high for 90 minutes, until the noodles are tender and the casserole reaches 165 F.
Swaps
- Potatoes for Sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
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