Pierogi Stuffed Shells Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Pierogi Stuffed Shells Recipe). Tired of boxed pierogis, yet intimidated by the thought of making pierogis from scratch? I was. Here's what I came up with as an alternative: pasta shells stuffed with traditional pierogi fillings. It's an easy, delicious meal your family will love.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 1hr10 mins

Additional: 5 mins

Total: 1hr35 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Pierogi Stuffed Shells Recipe

Ingredients

22 jumbo pasta shells

2 cups water

1 cup instant mashed potatoes (such as Idahoan® Baby Reds®)

1 cup French-fried onions

1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

2 tablespoons bacon bits

1 jalapeno pepper

diced

¼ cup butter

1 onion

chopped

Main Dish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta shells in the boiling water stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite about 9 minutes. Drain and arrange at the bottom of the baking dish.

Step 3

Measure 2 cups of water into a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high to bring water to a boil 4 to 5 minutes. Remove water from microwave and immediately add instant mashed potatoes using a fork to moisten potatoes. Cover and let stand about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Stir French-fried onions Cheddar cheese bacon bits and jalapeno into potatoes; mix well to combine. Stuff each pasta shell with a heaping teaspoon of the potato mixture.

Step 5

Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir until translucent and softened about 5 minutes. Pour butter and onions over stuffed shells. Cover baking dish with aluminum foil.

Step 6

Bake stuffed shells in the preheated oven until golden about 45 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Pierogi Stuffed Shells Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 557

% Daily Value *

Protein: 11.2g 22%

Carbohydrates: 50.5g 16%

Dietary Fiber: 2g 8%

Sugars: 2.2g

Fat: 33.7g 52%

Saturated Fat: 14.4g 72%

Cholesterol: 41.8mg 14%

Vitamin A Iu: 445IU 9%

Niacin Equivalents: 5.2mg 40%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 10%

Vitamin C: 8.9mg 15%

Folate: 94.1mcg 24%

Calcium: 154.3mg 15%

Iron: 1.4mg 8%

Magnesium: 32.2mg 12%

Potassium: 218.4mg 6%

Sodium: 578.3mg 23%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 10%

Calories From Fat: 303

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.