Name: Lazy Pierogi Casserole with Sauerkraut and Apple (aka Lazy Perogies)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces egg noodles; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided, plus more to grease the dish); 1 pound button mushrooms (sliced); 1 1/4 pounds green cabbage (thinly sliced); 1 large onion (thinly sliced); 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 4 tablespoons pure maple syrup; 1/2 cup water; 1 bay leaf; 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme leaves (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves); 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground marjoram; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 pinch ground cloves; 1 pound fresh sauerkraut (rinsed well and drained); 1 large semi-firm sweet-tart apple (peeled, cored, and thinly sliced); 8 tablespoons sour cream (for serving); Minced fresh parsley (for garnish (optional))