Description
A comforting baked casserole combining sliced kielbasa sausage and frozen pierogies in a creamy cheese sauce, topped with melted cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, and garnished with fresh green onions for a hearty and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 14 ounces sliced kielbasa sausage, ¼-inch thick
- 32 ounces frozen pierogies
Cheese 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
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
Garnish
- Sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your 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 sliced kielbasa sausage and frozen pierogies evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Make Cheese Sauce: In a bowl, use a hand mixer to whisk together the softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Add the chicken broth, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, half of the cheddar cheese, and half of the mozzarella cheese. Whisk until all ingredients are well combined into a creamy sauce.
- Combine Sauce with Pierogies and Sausage: Pour the prepared cheese sauce over the pierogies and kielbasa in the baking dish. Gently mix or toss to coat everything evenly with the sauce.
- Add Remaining Cheese: Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese over the top of the casserole for a golden cheesy crust.
- Bake Covered: Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and ingredients to cook through.
- Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes, or until the top is bubbly and golden brown.
- Cool and Garnish: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Garnish with sliced green onions before serving to add a fresh, bright flavor.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, use spicy kielbasa or add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- If you don’t have chicken broth, vegetable broth or water with a bit of seasoning works as a substitute.
- You can substitute the cheddar and mozzarella cheeses with your favorite cheese blends or use all cheddar for a sharper flavor.
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to blend easily into the sauce.
- Using foil to cover the casserole during the first part of baking helps keep the pierogies soft and ensures even cooking.
- Letting the casserole rest after baking helps the sauce thicken slightly and makes serving easier.
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 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
