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Pierogie Casserole: A Culinary Symphony of Comfort and Taste

Envision a comforting and delectable dish that weaves together the essence of traditional pierogies with a modern casserole twist. Pierogie casserole is a symphony of flavors and textures, where tender pierogies nestle amidst a creamy, cheesy sauce, topped with a golden-brown crust. This culinary masterpiece is not only a nostalgic nod to Eastern European cuisine but also an innovative take on the classic casserole.

Our recipe collection features a diverse range of pierogie casserole variations, each tantalizing the taste buds in its unique way. From the classic potato and cheese filling to more adventurous options like sauerkraut, meat, and even sweet fruit fillings, our recipes cater to every palate. Whether you prefer a vegetarian delight or a hearty meat-filled indulgence, our curated selection has you covered.

Dive into the depths of cheesy goodness with our "Ultimate Pierogie Casserole," where three types of cheese blend harmoniously with tender pierogies, creating a luscious and irresistible filling. Experience a burst of tangy flavors in our "Sauerkraut and Sausage Pierogie Casserole," where savory sausage and tangy sauerkraut complement the pierogies perfectly. And for those with a sweet tooth, our "Apple and Cinnamon Pierogie Casserole" offers a delightful fusion of sweet apples, warm cinnamon, and tender pierogies.

With step-by-step instructions and detailed ingredient lists, our recipes ensure a culinary journey that is both accessible and enjoyable. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary exploration, our pierogie casserole recipes will guide you towards creating a dish that will impress and satisfy. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a delectable adventure with our pierogie casserole collection.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

PIEROGI CASSEROLE



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Full of flavor, this pierogi casserole is nothing short of rich and hearty. It's a wonderful change from the usual humdrum casserole.

Provided by Seanna Chauvet

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Eastern European     Polish

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 medium (2-1/4" to 3" dia, raw)s potatoes, peeled and cubed
½ cup milk
½ cup butter, melted
½ pound bacon, diced
1 onion, chopped
6 cloves garlic, minced
½ (16 ounce) package lasagna noodles
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
salt and pepper to taste
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place the potatoes in a large pot with water to cover over high heat. Bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are tender. Remove from heat, drain, then combine with the milk and 6 tablespoons of butter, mash and set aside.
  • Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Saute the bacon, onion and garlic in the butter for 5 to 10 minutes, or until the bacon is fully cooked.
  • Cook the lasagna noodles according to package directions and cool under running water.
  • Place 1/2 of the mashed potatoes into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Top this with 1/3 of the cheese, followed by a layer of lasagna noodles. Repeat this with the remaining potatoes, another 1/3 of the cheese and a layer of noodles. Then arrange the bacon, onion and garlic over the noodles, then another layer of noodles, and finally top all with the remaining cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 45 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve with sour cream and chopped fresh chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 626 calories, Carbohydrate 48.2 g, Cholesterol 93.2 mg, Fat 40.7 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 18.6 g, SaturatedFat 21.6 g, Sodium 525.2 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

PIEROGI CASSEROLE



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Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 4h15m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 large egg
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, plus more for the baking dish
3/4 cup sour cream, plus more for serving
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives, plus more for garnish, optional
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling the dough
2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks
Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
1 cup heavy cream, heated until hot
8 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound bacon, chopped
2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups shredded Gruyere
1 1/2 cups shredded farmer's cheese

Steps:

  • For the pierogi dough: Combine the egg, butter, sour cream, chives and salt with your hands in a bowl. Don't worry if the mixture is not uniform and, as with pie dough, don't overwork it. Add the flour and mix with your hands until a dough forms. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate the dough at least 2 hours and up to 2 days.
  • For the filling: Put the potatoes in a large pot and cover with 2 inches of cold water. Bring to a boil. Season the water generously with salt. Reduce the heat to maintain a simmer and cook until a knife easily pierces the potatoes. Drain and return the potatoes to the pot. Mash, slowly mixing in the hot cream and cold butter. Season with salt and pepper to taste and set aside.
  • Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the bacon, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate with a slotted spoon. Reduce the heat to medium, add the onions and toss to coat with the bacon fat. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are caramelized and sweet. Let cool.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 13-by-9-inch casserole dish or metal pan.
  • Roll out the pierogi dough with a rolling pin on a lightly floured work surface to a 1/8-inch-thick rectangle. Cut into 4-by-13-inch strips, re-rolling the scraps as necessary. You will need 14 to 20 strips.
  • To assemble: Have the mashed potatoes, crisp bacon, caramelized onions, pasta strips and cheeses ready on a work surface. Arrange one layer of pierogi dough strips on the bottom of the buttered casserole dish, slightly overlapping the edges of the strips. Spread a 1/2-inch layer of potatoes on top of the dough. Top with some caramelized onions, bacon and a sprinkling of both Gruyere and farmer's cheese. Repeat the layers to use the remaining ingredients, finishing with the dough, followed by some Gruyere and farmer's cheese. Season the top with pepper.
  • Bake until the casserole is bubbly and the cheese on top is golden brown, about 40 minutes. Let rest 15 to 20 minutes and then serve with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of chives if using.

PIEROGI CASSEROLE



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My husband never tries of this hearty casserole, no matter how many times I serve it. It's great for potlucks, too!-Margaret Popou, Kaslo, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 cups 4% cottage cheese, drained
1 large egg
1/4 teaspoon onion salt
2 cups mashed potatoes (with added milk and butter)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
9 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained

Steps:

  • In a skillet, saute onion in butter until tender; set aside. In a bowl, combine cottage cheese, egg and onion salt. In another bowl, combine potatoes, 2/3 cup cheddar cheese, salt and pepper. Place 3 noodles in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with cottage cheese mixture and 3 more noodles. Top with potato mixture, remaining noodles and sauteed onion. Top with remaining 1/3 cup cheese. Cover and bake at 350° until heated through, 25-30 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223 calories, Fat 10g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 425mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

PIEROGIE CASSEROLE (WONDERFUL)



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Make and share this PIEROGIE CASSEROLE (WONDERFUL) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Alan Leonetti

Categories     Polish

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 pierogi (filled with potato and cheese)
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 cups mushrooms (thinly sliced)
2 cups onions (thinly sliced)
4 cups ripened tomatoes (diced)
1 teaspoon fresh flat-leaf parsley (finely chopped)
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Prepare frozen pierogies according to package instructions.
  • Drain pierogies and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, add olive oil, onions and mushrooms and cook until golden brown.
  • Add all other ingredients to skillet, EXCEPT PIEROGIES, and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Cover bottom of baking dish with prepared pierogies.
  • Drizzle olive oil over pierogies.
  • Then pour contents of skillet over the pierogies and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.9, Fat 10.8, SaturatedFat 1.5, Sodium 451.3, Carbohydrate 16.3, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 9.2, Protein 4.1

PIEROGI CASSEROLE



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This might be the ultimate comfort food casserole, made with frozen pierogies, kielbasa and a creamy cheese sauce.

Provided by Pillsbury Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (16 oz) frozen potato and onion pierogies
1 tablespoon water
7 oz kielbasa sausage, sliced
4 oz cream cheese (from 8-oz package), very softened
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1/8 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
1/2 cup thinly diagonally sliced green onions

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray12x8-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Place frozen pierogies and water in medium microwave-safe bowl; cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on High 2 minutes; stir. Continue microwaving on High 1 1/2 to 2 minutes until thawed. Place pierogies evenly in casserole. Top with sausage.
  • In medium bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, chicken broth and pepper with whisk. Stir in 1/2 cup of the Cheddar cheese and 1/3 cup of the green onions (reserve remaining onions for topping).
  • Pour cream cheese mixture evenly over pierogies. Cover with foil; bake 22 to 27 minutes or until center is heated through and temperature reaches 165°F.
  • Uncover, and top with remaining cheese; bake 3 to 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with reserved green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 590, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 5, Fiber 2 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 19 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1260 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1 g

Tips:

  • Select the Right Pierogies: Choose high-quality pierogies made with fresh ingredients. Look for varieties filled with your favorite fillings, such as potato and cheese, sauerkraut, or meat.
  • Prepare the Pierogies Properly: Before adding the pierogies to the casserole, boil them according to the package instructions. This will help ensure they are cooked through and have a tender texture.
  • Use a Variety of Cheeses: Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of cheese in your casserole. A blend of cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan is a classic choice, but you can also try Gouda, Gruyere, or Fontina.
  • Add Vegetables for Extra Flavor and Nutrition: Incorporate some chopped vegetables, such as onions, bell peppers, or mushrooms, into the casserole for added flavor and texture. You can also include frozen vegetables for convenience.
  • Don't Overcook the Casserole: Keep an eye on the casserole while it's baking to prevent overcooking. The pierogies should be heated through, but not mushy. Overcooking can also cause the cheese to become rubbery.

Conclusion:

Pierogie casserole is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With its combination of savory pierogies, melted cheese, and flavorful fillings, it's a hearty and satisfying meal that is sure to please everyone at the table. Whether you choose a classic recipe or experiment with different ingredients, pierogie casserole is a dish that is sure to become a family favorite.

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