Easy "Pirogi" Casserole RECIPE FOR TODAY

Easy "Pirogi" Casserole

what you need:
9 lasagna noodles, uncooked
4 cups hot mashed potatoes...
1/2 cup (1/2 of 8-oz. tub) PHILADELPHIA Chive & Onion Cream Cheese Spread
6 green onions, thinly sliced
1 pkg. (3 oz.) Real Bacon Bits, divided
2 cups KRAFT Shredded Triple Cheddar Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA, divided

make it
HEAT oven to 375°F.

COOK noodles as directed on package, omitting salt. Meanwhile, combine potatoes, cream cheese spread, onions, 1/2 cup bacon and 1 cup cheddar.

PLACE 3 noodles in 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; cover with 1/3 of the potato mixture. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining bacon and cheddar; cover.

BAKE 33 to 35 min. or until heated through, uncovering for the last 5 min. Let stand 10 min. before cutting to serve.

SERVING SUGGESTION ~Serve with a mixed green salad
NOTE ~You will need to cook about 2 lb. baking potatoes (about 6) to get the 4 cups mashed potatoes needed to make this recipe. SUBSTITUTE Cottage Cheese for the mashed potatoe