almost instant pierogis

By momofsixplus1

Ingredients

• 3 pounds all-purpose potatoes ( about 8), peeled and quartered
• 8 oz sharp cheddar or colby cheese, shredded 9 2 cups)
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine
• 6 cups sliced onions
• 1 box(12 oz) jumbo stuffed shells, cooked until firm tender, drained and cooled immediately

Preparation

Step 1

cookpotatoes in boiling water until tender. drain and return to pot. add cheese to hot potatoes and mash until cheese melts and potatoes are smooth. stir in salt and pepper.

melt butter in large skillet. add onions and cook 10-15 minutes, stirring several times, until tender but not browned

heat oven to 350. have two 13 x 9 inch baking dished ready.

spread half the onions over bottom of baking dishes,

gently stuff each shell with a heaping tablespoon potato mixture, bring ing sides of shells together over filling. arra nge in single layer on onions.spread remaining onions over top.

bake uncovered 15-20 minutes until heated through.

makes 45 stuffed shells