Stuffed Shell Pierogies

Pierogies are a traditional Polish dish, but the stuffed shell variation combines elements of Italian cuisine with the comfort of potato and cheese fillings.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Stuffed Shell Pierogies

Cooking Method: Baking, Boiling Cuisine: Italian, Polish Courses: Dinner, Main Course Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 16 ounce Jumbo pasta shells
• 2 cup Potatoes, boiled and mashed
• 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
• ¹⁄₄ cup Onion, finely chopped
• ¹⁄₄ cup Sour cream
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Pepper
• 4 slice Bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 2 tablespoon Green onions, chopped

Instructions

1. Cook the jumbo pasta shells according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese, onion, sour cream, butter, salt, and pepper.
3. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
4. Stuff each cooked pasta shell with the potato mixture and place them in a baking dish.
5. Sprinkle the crumbled bacon and chopped green onions over the stuffed shells.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the shells are heated through and the cheese is melted.
7. Let the stuffed shell pierogies rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 70g24%

Sugars 5g

Protein 15g30%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.