AWESOME PIEROGI CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Place the potatoes in a large pot with water to cover over high heat.
• Bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are tender.
• Remove from heat, drain, then combine with milk and 6 tablespoons of butter, mash and set aside.
• Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium high heat.
• Saute the bacon, onions and garlic in the butter for 5 to 10 minutes, or until the bacon is fully cooked.
• Cook the lasagna noodles according to package directions and cool under running water.
• Place 1/2 of the mashed potatoes into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• Top this with 1/3 of the cheese, followed by a layer of lasgana noodles.
• Repeat this with the remaining potatoes, another 1/3 of the cheese and a layer of noodles.
• Then arrange the bacon, onion and garlic over the noodles, then another layer of noodles, and finally top all with the remaining cheese.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Bake, uncovered at 350 for 30 to 45 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
• Serve with sour cream and chopped fresh chives.