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Kielbasa and Pierogi Bake Recipe

Kielbasa and Pierogi Bake Recipe
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This Kielbasa and Pierogi Bake is a comforting, hearty dish perfect for a family meal. Featuring tender potato and cheese pierogies, smoky kielbasa sausage, sautéed onions, and a creamy garlic-spiced sauce topped with melted cheddar cheese, it’s an easy one-dish recipe that combines Eastern European flavors with a modern twist. Baked until bubbly and golden, it’s garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 (16 oz) package frozen potato and cheese pierogies
  • 1 (14 oz) kielbasa sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Sauce Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional, for added color and flavor)

Garnish

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Baking Dish: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
  2. Sauté Onions: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the thinly sliced yellow onions and sauté them for about 5-7 minutes, or until they are softened and golden brown, developing sweet caramelized flavors.
  3. Cook Kielbasa: Add the sliced kielbasa to the skillet with the onions and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes, allowing the sausage to brown lightly and release its smoky aroma. Remove the skillet from heat once done.
  4. Prepare Creamy Sauce: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together sour cream, softened cream cheese, whole milk, garlic powder, black pepper, and optional paprika until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  5. Assemble Pierogies and Sauce: Place the frozen pierogies evenly in the prepared baking dish. Pour the creamy sauce over them, and gently toss or stir them in the dish to coat the pierogies evenly with the sauce.
  6. Add Kielbasa and Onions: Spread the cooked kielbasa and caramelized onions on top of the coated pierogies, mixing slightly to distribute the ingredients throughout the dish.
  7. Add Cheese Topping: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the assembled ingredients to create a melty, flavorful crust.
  8. Bake Covered: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. This allows the pierogies to cook through and the flavors to meld.
  9. Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes to melt and lightly brown the cheddar cheese, and to make the dish bubbly and golden on top.
  10. Garnish and Serve: Remove the dish from the oven and garnish with chopped fresh parsley to add a fresh, herbal brightness before serving warm.

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes to the sauce mixture.
  • You can substitute kielbasa with smoked sausage or other sausages of your choice.
  • If pierogies are not frozen, reduce the initial covered baking time to 15 minutes to avoid overcooking.
  • This dish can be prepared a day ahead; assemble it, cover, and refrigerate, then bake as instructed before serving.
  • To make this recipe gluten free, ensure the pierogies you use are labeled gluten free.

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