If you love Perogies then you are going to love our easy Lazy Perogie Casserole.

 Comfort Food Made Easy.  If you're a fan of hearty, comforting meals but dread spending hours in the kitchen, then Lazy Perogie Casserole is the perfect solution for you! This dish captures all the delightful flavors of traditional perogie without the hassle of making dough or filling from scratch. It’s a one-pan wonder that’s sure to become a family favorite. Let’s dive into this easy and satisfying recipe!
What is a Perogie?  For those unfamiliar, perogies are Eastern European dumplings typically filled with potatoes, cheese, sauerkraut, or meats. They are usually boiled and then pan-fried for a crispy finish. While they’re delicious, the traditional preparation can be quite time-consuming. Enter the Lazy Perogie Casserole!
Why You'll Love This Recipe

1. Quick and Easy: No dough to roll out or fillings to make from scratch—just layer and bake!
2. Customizable: You can easily adapt the ingredients based on what you have on hand or your personal preferences.
3. Comforting: The combination of creamy cheese and hearty potatoes creates a cozy dish that’s perfect for chilly nights.
4. Family-Friendly: This casserole is sure to please both kids and adults alike!

½ cup butter, divided
1 (8 ounce) package uncooked medium egg noodles
½ medium onion, finely chopped
1/2 tsp Watkins Organic Garlic powder
1/2 tsp Watkins Fine Himalayan pink salt
1/4 tsp Watkins Black pepper
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
2 cups Watkins chicken soup and gravy base ( 2 Tbsps to 2 cups water)
2 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained and flaked
2 cups frozen peas & carrots, thawed
1 cup  bread crumbs
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Butter a medium baking dish with 1 tablespoon butter.
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rapid boil. Cook egg noodles at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, 7 to 9 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Stir in onion, cook and stir until tender, about 10 minutes.  Remove from heat and set aside.

Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan; whisk in flour until smooth. Gradually whisk in chicken stock & milk and cook until sauce is smooth and slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Season with salt, garlic powder & pepper.

Stir in tuna, onion, peas & carrots, and cooked noodles. Transfer to the prepared baking dish.

​Place 4 tablespoons butter in a microwave-safe bowl; cook in the microwave until melted, about 10 seconds.  Mix in bread crumbs until combined 

Top with Cheddar cheese.  Sprinkle buttered bread crumbs over casserole. 
Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and lightly browned, about 25 minutes.

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