Description
This Baked Kielbasa Pierogi Casserole is a comforting and hearty dish combining sliced kielbasa, tender pierogies, and a creamy cheese sauce, all baked to a bubbly golden perfection. Topped with sliced green onions, it's perfect for a satisfying family meal or a cozy 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
Cheese Toppings
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
Garnish
- Sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Dish: Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Assemble Kielbasa and Pierogies: Place the sliced kielbasa sausage and frozen pierogies evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Mix Sauce: In a bowl, use a hand mixer to whisk together the softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Then add the chicken broth, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and half of the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses. Whisk until everything is well combined into a creamy sauce.
- Combine Sauce and Ingredients: Pour the creamy cheese sauce over the pierogies and kielbasa in the baking dish, and gently mix to ensure all pieces are well coated.
- Add Cheese Topping: Sprinkle the remaining cheddar and mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of the casserole for a golden, bubbly finish.
- Bake Covered: Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes to heat through and blend the flavors.
- Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese topping is bubbly and golden brown.
- Cool and Garnish: Take the casserole out of the oven and allow it to cool for a few minutes. Garnish with sliced green onions before serving for added freshness and color.
Notes
- You can substitute kielbasa with smoked sausage or another favorite sausage for a different flavor.
- If you prefer a vegetarian option, use vegetarian pierogies and omit the kielbasa, adding extra vegetables instead.
- Feel free to swap chicken broth with vegetable broth for a lighter taste.
- To make the casserole spicier, add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce into the sauce.
- Allowing the casserole to cool slightly before serving helps it set and makes it easier to serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
