Homeland Pierogi Bake

Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2 -Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with the extra softened butter.

Step 3 -In a large pot of salted, boiling water, cook the egg noodles to al dente, according to the package directions.

Step 4 -Drain the water and rinse the cooked egg noodles under cold water until they have cooled.

Step 5 -In a skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter.

Step 6 -Add the onions to the melted butter and sauté, about 5 minutes. Turn off the heat.

Step 7 -Evenly spread 1/3 of the mashed potatoes in the bottom of the prepared baking dish, then layer with 1/3 of the cooked noodles, 1/3 of the sautéed onions, 1/3 of the American cheese, 1/3 of the cheddar cheese, and 2 tablespoons of the remaining butter.

Step 8 -Repeat the layers using 1/2 of the remaining mashed potatoes, 1/2 of the remaining cooked noodles, 1/2 of the remaining sautéed onions, 1/2 of the remaining American cheese, 1/2 of the remaining cheddar cheese, and 2 tablespoons of the remaining butter.

Step 9 -Add a final layer using the remaining mashed potatoes, the remaining cooked noodles, the remaining sautéed onions, the remaining American cheese, the remaining cheddar cheese, and the remaining 2 tablespoons of the butter, then cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.

Step 10 -Bake the pierogi bake until the cheese is melted and begins to bubble, about 30 minutes.

Step 11 -Serve the pierogi bake garnished with the fresh herbs.