Description
Creamy, cheesy, and irresistibly comforting, this Easy Pierogi Casserole with Sausage is your answer to quick dinner ideas that please the whole family. With layers of tender pierogies, smoky sausage, and a rich sour cream sauce, it’s a simple comfort food recipe perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy family meals.
Ingredients
1 (16 oz) package frozen potato and cheese pierogies, partially thawed
1 lb smoked sausage or kielbasa, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and black pepper to taste
3 green onions, thinly sliced
Cooking spray or butter for greasing dish
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a saucepan over low heat mix cream cheese sour cream milk garlic powder and onion powder until smooth.
3. Season the sauce with salt and pepper then remove from heat.
4. Layer half the pierogies in the baking dish.
5. Add half the sausage slices half the sauce and a layer of cheddar cheese.
6. Repeat the layers with remaining pierogies sausage sauce and cheese.
7. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
8. Remove foil and bake another 10 to 15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
9. Rest for 5 minutes garnish with green onions and serve.
Notes
Use smoked sausage or kielbasa for the best flavor.
Thaw pierogies slightly before baking for even cooking.
Covering with foil prevents the casserole from drying out while baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: pierogi casserole, sausage casserole, easy dinner, comfort food