Verenike Casserole for the Slow Cooker

Verenike Casserole for the Slow Cooker

7 Reviews
  • Prep: 10 min
  • Cook: 5 hr
  • Ready In: 5 hr 10 min

“Being Russian Mennonite, I grew up eating Verenike (Cheese Pockets). I recently was given this great recipe for the slow cooker so I don't have to spend the time to make the yummy goodness.” - by Kay_girl

Ingredients

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Original recipe yields 8 servings

Directions

  1. Mix together the cottage cheese, eggs, sour cream, evaporated milk, ham, salt, and pepper in a bowl until thoroughly combined. Pour about half of the mixture into the bottom of a slow cooker. Layer the noodles over the cottage cheese mixture, breaking as needed to fit; top with the remaining cottage cheese mixture.
  2. Cook on Low until the noodles are cooked through, 5 to 6 hours.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (8 total)

  • Calories
  • 419 cal
  • 21%
  • Fat
  • 23.2 g
  • 36%
  • Carbs
  • 25.4 g
  • 8%
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Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Reviews (7)

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Kim C.
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Kim C.

"Don't be afraid to try this! I read some bad reviews, but I really liked the taste of this. In contrast to one reviewer, I had no problem finding a 24 ounce carton of cottage cheese at the grocery s..." See moretore. Instead of lasagna noodles, I used a 12 ounce bag of whole wheat wide noodles (like egg noodles). I also lightened other ingredients by using fat free evaporated milk and lean ham. I cooked it in the slow cooker and it really tasted delicious. I was surprised, however, by the texture...everythig kind of melted together and looked like some sort of pudding or something. It was not what I was expecting. But it really was very tasty! I would actually give it about 4.5 stars."

smithkitchen
7

smithkitchen

"It was edible, my husband ate it, but not me. It was like lasagna but without the flavor ingredients. No flavor, strange texture. Also note, 24 ounce carton of cottage cheese is not the standard Am..." See moreerican size, so adjust accordingly."

Lillian
6

Lillian

"I was a little nervous about making this one after reading the reviews, so I decided to just make some small changes! I added caramelized onions that I sauteed with salt & pepper. I also didn't cook o..." See moren low for 6 hours...I cooked it on high for 3 hours because I needed it done quicker! I used smoked ham and added shredded cheddar ontop. And I also sprinkled it with fresh chopped chives for color! This was pretty good! I just wish it was more creamy instead of brothy! But I would make this again!"

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