Description
Make this easy, cheesy pierogi casserole using frozen pierogi, kielbasa, and a creamy sauce for a hearty family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (12 ounce) package smoked kielbasa sausage, sliced
- 1 (16 ounce) package frozen cheese pierogi
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sliced kielbasa until lightly browned. Remove the sausage and set aside.
- Melt the butter in the same skillet. Add the chopped onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Whisk in the flour until smooth. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth until the mixture thickens slightly.
- Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the sour cream, 3/4 cup of the cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Gently fold in the frozen pierogi and the cooked kielbasa into the sauce.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of cheddar cheese and the crumbled bacon, if using, over the top.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the cheese is melted and lightly golden.
- Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a slow cooker version, combine all ingredients (except bacon topping) in a greased slow cooker. Cook on low for 3 to 4 hours or on high for 1.5 to 2 hours. Top with cheese and bacon during the last 15 minutes of cooking.
- You can substitute smoked sausage for kielbasa.
- Use potato and cheese pierogi for the best texture in this bake.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Polish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 950
- Fat: 35
- Saturated Fat: 18
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 22
- Cholesterol: 85