Description
Polish comfort meets hearty satisfaction in this pierogi casserole with kielbasa, blending traditional Eastern European flavors into a single comforting dish. Creamy potatoes, savory sausage, and pillowy dough layers promise a delicious journey through Polish culinary heritage you’ll savor to the last bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 14 ounces (397 grams) kielbasa sausage, sliced
Starches:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) frozen potato pierogi
Dairy and Seasonings:
- 1 cup (113 grams) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) sour cream
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the cooking vessel by coating a 9×13 inch baking dish with a light layer of oil or butter. Heat the oven to 375°F.
- Create a single layer of pierogies and sausage slices across the bottom of the prepared dish, ensuring even distribution.
- Whisk together cream cheese, sour cream, broth, and ground black pepper until smooth, blending half of the chopped green onions into the mixture.
- Gently cascade the creamy sauce over the pierogies and sausage, ensuring complete coverage and even coating.
- Seal the dish with aluminum foil and slide into the preheated oven for 30 minutes, allowing ingredients to merge and cook thoroughly.
- Remove foil, sprinkle shredded cheese across the top, and return to oven for an additional 10 minutes until cheese melts and edges turn golden.
- Remove from oven and garnish with remaining green onions, creating a fresh, vibrant finish to the comforting casserole.
- Let the dish rest for 3-5 minutes before serving to allow sauce to set and flavors to stabilize.
Notes
- For a lighter version, swap full-fat cream cheese with reduced-fat or Greek yogurt to cut calories without losing creamy texture.
- Dairy-free friends can use plant-based cream cheese and sour cream alternatives for an inclusive meal that everyone can enjoy.
- Boost vegetable intake by adding roasted bell peppers, spinach, or mushrooms directly into the casserole for extra nutrition and flavor complexity.
- Transform leftovers into a quick lunch by chopping ingredients smaller and serving over mixed greens or as a warm grain bowl topping for versatile meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Polish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1090 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg