Description
This comforting Pierogi Casserole combines tender potato pierogis, smoky kielbasa sausage, and a creamy cheese sauce baked to perfection. Topped with shredded sharp cheddar and fresh green onions, this hearty casserole is an easy and flavorful meal perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings.
Ingredients
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Pierogi and Sausage
- 16 ounces frozen potato pierogi
- 14 ounces kielbasa sausage, sliced
Sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 green onions, sliced (divided)
Topping
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9 x 13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Arrange Pierogis and Sausage: Place the frozen potato pierogis evenly into the casserole dish, then layer the sliced kielbasa sausage on top.
- Make Creamy Sauce: In a medium bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese, sour cream, chicken broth, freshly ground black pepper, and half of the sliced green onions until smooth and combined.
- Add Sauce and Cover: Pour the creamy mixture evenly over the pierogis and sausages in the casserole dish. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil.
- Bake Covered: Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes to allow the pierogis to cook through and the flavors to meld.
- Add Cheese and Finish Baking: Remove the foil and sprinkle the shredded sharp cheddar cheese evenly over the top. Return to the oven and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven, sprinkle the remaining green onions on top for freshness and color, then serve warm.
Notes
- Swap kielbasa sausage with other fully-cooked smoked sausages such as turkey or chicken sausage for variations.
- Shredding cheese from a block gives better melting and flavor compared to pre-shredded varieties. Feel free to use mild cheddar or any preferred cheese.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days. Reheat individual portions in the microwave before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 513 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1106 mg
- Fat: 37 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 98 mg
