Description
A comforting and hearty Baked Kielbasa Pierogi Casserole featuring tender pierogies and savory kielbasa sausage baked in a creamy cheese sauce with cheddar and mozzarella, topped with fresh green onions for a perfect 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 Dish: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Arrange Kielbasa and Pierogies: Place the 14 ounces of sliced kielbasa sausage and 32 ounces of frozen pierogies evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Make the Creamy Sauce: In a bowl, use a hand mixer to whisk together the softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Add chicken broth, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, half of the shredded cheddar cheese, and half of the shredded mozzarella cheese. Whisk until the mixture is well combined and smooth.
- Combine and Coat: Pour the prepared sauce over the kielbasa and pierogies in the baking dish, gently mixing to coat everything thoroughly.
- Add Remaining Cheese: Sprinkle the remaining cheddar and mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.
- Bake Covered: Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes to heat through and meld 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: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before garnishing with sliced green onions and serving.
Notes
- Use fully cooked kielbasa sausage for convenience and best flavor.
- Frozen pierogies do not need to be thawed before baking.
- Adjust seasoning to taste; you can add more garlic or onion powder if desired.
- For a lighter version, substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt.
- This casserole can be prepared ahead and refrigerated before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
