When I need dinner in a hurry, I often turn to casserole recipes such as taco casserole, Dorito casserole, pizza casserole or this pierogi bake. They’re simple to make and everyone loves them! Pierogies are delicious on their own, but when you combine them with cheese, bacon and sauce, you end up with a hearty casserole that the whole family is sure to love.
Pierogi Casserole Ingredients
To make this recipe, you will need frozen pierogies, bacon, onion, garlic, Alfredo sauce, cheddar cheese and green onions.
How Do You Make Pierogi Casserole?
Preheat the oven and coat a casserole dish with cooking spray. Start by cooking bacon in a pan or large skillet until it is crispy. Drain off some of the bacon grease, and reserve it for later use. Cook the onions and garlic in the bacon grease left in the pan. Remove the vegetables, then add a little more bacon grease to the pan and brown the pierogies. Combine the pierogies, vegetables and most of the bacon. Layer the Alfredo sauce and pierogi mixture in the casserole dish. Add the cheddar cheese on top, then bake until golden brown. Sprinkle the rest of the bacon and the green onions over the top, then serve.
Tips For The Perfect Dish
You can use any flavor of pierogies that you like. I typically use classic cheddar, but I’ve also made this recipe with the onion and 4 cheese medley varieties. This casserole can be assembled up to 8 hours before you plan to serve it. Simply store the casserole covered in the fridge, then uncover and bake when you’re ready to eat. You may need to add a few more minutes to the baking time to compensate for starting with a cold casserole dish. This recipe calls for pre-made Alfredo sauce to add some creaminess to the casserole. I typically use a tub of Alfredo sauce from the refrigerated dairy aisle, as I find it tastes better than the jarred version. Serve your pierogi casserole with side dishes such as roasted cabbage, honey glazed carrots or sauteed kale. I like the added flavor of cooking the vegetables and dumplings in the bacon grease, but it’s also fine to use butter if you prefer that.
Pierogi Casserole Variations
There are so many different ways to customize this casserole to your family’s tastes and what you might already have on hand in your kitchen!
Protein: Instead of bacon, try cooked cubed chicken or sliced smoked sausage. Cheese: Other great cheese options include colby jack or mozzarella cheeses. Herbs: If you don’t have green onions on hand, try using fresh parsley or dill instead. Sauce: Feel free to add extra seasonings to the sauce such as pepper, sour cream, cream cheese, or add a splash of chicken broth for a thinner sauce.
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