Description
A hearty and comforting baked casserole combining sliced kielbasa sausage and tender pierogies in a creamy cheese sauce, topped with melted cheddar and mozzarella cheeses and garnished with fresh green onions. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 14 ounces sliced kielbasa sausage, ¼-inch thick
- 32 ounces frozen pierogies
Sauce Ingredients
- 1 (8-ounce) block softened cream cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, divided
Garnish
- Sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Arrange Kielbasa and Pierogies: Place the sliced kielbasa sausage and frozen pierogies in the prepared baking dish evenly.
- Mix Sauce: In a bowl, using a hand mixer, whisk together the softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Add chicken broth, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, half of the cheddar cheese, and half of the mozzarella cheese. Whisk until well combined.
- Combine and Coat: Pour the sauce over the pierogies and kielbasa, mixing gently to coat everything evenly.
- Add Cheese Topping: Sprinkle the remaining cheddar and mozzarella cheeses evenly over the top of the casserole.
- Bake Covered: Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese topping is bubbly and golden brown.
- Cool and Garnish: Remove from oven and let the casserole cool for a few minutes. Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
- Using frozen pierogies directly helps save prep time without thawing.
- You can substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth for a milder flavor.
- If you prefer a spicier dish, add some crushed red pepper or smoked paprika to the sauce.
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free pierogies and check kielbasa ingredients.
- Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
