Pierogi Casserole

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Pierogi Casserole is a hearty dinner recipe loaded with crumbled Italian sausage, onions, three cheese pierogies, cream cheese, Alfredo sauce, shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese.

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Pierogi Casserole is a cheesy potato and sausage casserole the whole family will love.

This creamy pierogi casserole is the perfect comfort food for cold weather.

This casserole recipe takes about an hour from start to finish and serves six people.

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To make this cheesy pierogi and sausage casserole, I started by dropping some butter into a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Once the butter was melted I added some diced yellow onions to the skillet.

I stirred and cooked the onions until they were translucent.

I added some Italian sausage meat to the skillet.

I crumbled the sausage meat well as it cooked.

I continued cooking the sausage and onions until they were nicely browned.

I turned off the heat and drained the grease from the skillet.

Then I removed ¼ cup of the sausage and onion mixture from the skillet and set it aside.

I turned the heat to medium-low and added some jarred alfredo sauce to the skillet.

I also added some chive and onion cream cheese to the skillet.

I stirred until the cream cheese was fully melted.

I sprayed a 9 x 13 inch baking dish well with cooking spray.

I placed half a bag of frozen 3 cheese pierogies in the bottom of the baking dish.

I spooned half of the creamy sausage mixture over the pierogies.

I sprinkled some shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese on top.

Then I placed the remaining frozen pierogies on top of the cheese.

I spooned the remainder of the creamy sausage mixture over the pierogies.

I sprinkled some more shredded cheese on top.

Then I sprinkled the reserved ¼ cup of cooked sausage and onions over the cheese.

I also sprinkled some chopped green onions on top.

I covered the dish with aluminum foil.

Then I placed the dish in the oven and baked the casserole covered for thirty-five minutes.

After thirty-five minutes I removed the foil from the dish.

I continued baking the casserole uncovered until the cheese was fully melted and just starting to brown.

I removed the dish from the oven and allowed the casserole to rest for a few minutes.

Then the pierogi and sausage casserole was ready to serve.

This hearty dish combines the rich flavors of traditional pierogi with the savory goodness of Italian sausage, creating a symphony of tastes that will leave you craving more.

Layers of pillowy potato and cheese-filled pierogi are lovingly embraced by a rich and creamy blend of alfredo sauce, cream cheese, caramelized onions, cheddar and mozzarella.

Each forkful offers a delightful combination of textures, from the soft and comforting pierogi to the slightly crisp edges of the Italian sausage, creating a symphony of flavors that dance on your palate.

If you are looking for an easy potato casserole recipe, then you need to try this Pierogi Casserole!

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Ingredients You’ll Need to Make This Pierogi Casserole:

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 lb Italian sausage meat, casings removed
• 15 oz jarred alfredo sauce
• 7.5 oz chive and onion cream cheese
• 2 lbs frozen 3 cheese pierogies (or your favourite flavour)
• 3 cups shredded mozzarella and cheddar blend
• 1 green onion, chopped

How to Make Pierogi Casserole:

1. Preheat oven to 375F.
2. Drop the butter into a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Once the butter is melted, add the diced onions to the skillet and cook until they are translucent.
4. Add the sausage meat to the skillet and crumble it well as it cooks.
5. Cook the onions and sausage meat until they are nicely browned.
6. Turn off the heat and drain the grease from the skillet. Remove ¼ cup of the cooked sausage and onion mixture from the skillet and set it aside.
7. Turn the heat to medium-low and add the alfredo sauce and cream cheese to the skillet.
8. Stir until the cream cheese is completely melted.
9. Spray a 9 x 13 inch baking dish well with cooking spray.
10. Place half of the frozen pierogies in the bottom of the baking dish.
11. Spoon half of the creamy sausage mixture over the pierogies.
12. Sprinkle 1 cup of the shredded cheese over the sausage mixture.
13. Place the remaining frozen pierogies on top of the cheese.
14. Spoon the remainder of the creamy sausage mixture over the pierogies and top with the remaining 2 cups of shredded cheese.
15. Sprinkle the ¼ cup of sausage and onions over the cheese.
16. Sprinkle the chopped green onion on top.
17. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 35 minutes.
18. After 35 minutes remove the foil and continue baking until the cheese is fully melted and just starting to brown. 5 – 10 minutes.
19. Remove the dish from the oven and allow the casserole to rest for a few minutes.
20. Serve and enjoy!

FAQS:

How should I store pierogi casserole?

Store pierogi casserole in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.

What substitutions could I make?

• 3 Cheese Pierogies – You can use any flavour of pierogies you prefer.
• Italian Sausage – You could use any ground meat including ground beef, ground turkey and ground chicken.
• Chive and Onion Cream Cheese – You can use any flavour of cream cheese.
• Shredded Mozzarella and Cheddar Cheese – You could use a variety of different cheeses including provolone, Monterey jack and Swiss.

What should I serve with pierogi casserole?

Pierogi casserole is a delicious and comforting dish, and there are several options for what you can serve with it to create a well-rounded meal. Here are some ideas:

1. Vegetables: Serve your pierogi casserole with a side of roasted or steamed vegetables. Green beans, broccoli, or a simple mixed vegetable medley can complement the richness of the casserole.
2. Salad: A fresh and crisp salad can provide a nice contrast to the hearty pierogi casserole. Choose a light vinaigrette or ranch dressing to keep the flavors balanced.
3. Cabbage Salad: Since pierogi often contain cabbage, a cabbage salad can be a fitting side. You can make a coleslaw-style salad with shredded cabbage, carrots, and a tangy dressing.
4. Sour Cream: Offer a bowl of sour cream on the side for people to dollop on their pierogi casserole. Sour cream is a classic accompaniment to pierogi and can add a creamy, tangy element to the dish.

Remember to consider your personal preferences and those of your guests when choosing side dishes. These suggestions can be mixed and matched to create a meal that suits your taste and complements the flavors of the pierogi casserole.

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