Description
This Baked Kielbasa Pierogi Casserole is a comforting, hearty dish featuring sliced kielbasa sausage and frozen pierogies baked in a creamy cheese sauce, topped with melted cheddar and mozzarella cheeses. It’s an easy one-dish meal perfect for family dinners, combining savory sausage and tender pierogies with a rich, flavorful sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 14 ounces sliced kielbasa sausage, ¼-inch thick
- 32 ounces frozen pierogies
Sauce
- 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 Topping
- 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. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Layer Kielbasa and Pierogies: Place the 14 ounces of sliced kielbasa and 32 ounces of frozen pierogies into the prepared baking dish, spreading them evenly.
- Make the Creamy Sauce: In a bowl, use a hand mixer to whisk together the softened 8-ounce block of cream cheese and ½ cup sour cream until smooth and creamy. Add the ½ cup chicken broth, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, half of the shredded cheddar cheese, and half of the mozzarella cheese. Whisk everything until well combined.
- Combine Sauce with Pierogies and Kielbasa: Pour the creamy sauce over the pierogies and sausage in the baking dish. Gently mix to coat everything evenly with the sauce.
- Add Cheese Topping: Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese over the top of the casserole for a cheesy crust.
- Bake Covered: Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes to cook through and allow flavors to meld.
- Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes until the top is bubbly and golden brown.
- Cool and Garnish: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes. Garnish with sliced green onions before serving for a fresh, mild onion flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth to make it vegetarian.
- Use any cheese blend you prefer or have on hand; pepper jack or a smoked cheese could add interesting flavors.
- For a dairy-free version, swap cream cheese and sour cream with suitable dairy-free alternatives.
- Frozen pierogies do not need to be thawed before baking; they cook fully in the casserole.
- Leftovers can be reheated covered in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit until warmed through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
