This Pierogi Casserole is a fun and super easy dish that makes a great weeknight meal. With a homemade cheese sauce, kielbasa and pierogies this is filling and wonderfully tasty.

I grew up on casseroles, or in Minnesota we have always called them hot dishes. But I have finally come to terms and started using the word casserole instead.

This Pierogi Casserole has long been a favorite of our family. It is super easy to put together and with different layers it is super filling and no one goes hungry after this dinner time meal.

I have loved pierogis since I was young and always just ate them boiled and then fried in a little oil, then you know as you get older you branch out into bigger and better things.

That is how this Pierogi Casserole Recipe was made. With the cheese sauce and sliced kielbasa, you really can’t go wrong on flavor for this one!

Everything ties itself together and just works. It is kid-friendly which is the best part because we have 4 kids and we want them to be able to love what we make, and this is one of them.

Once you try this recipe, I will tell you that you might become hooked right away. I may be biased on that one, but just try it and let me know what you think.

Some of our other favorite casseroles we have on our site include: Mexican Rice Casserole, Spaghetti Casserole and Sloppy Joe Casserole.

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS:

Easy ingredients help this come together without hassle.
You can use any pierogi flavor that you’d like.
Any sausage can be used, we like to use kielbasa.

INGREDIENTS NEEDED (FULL RECIPE AT BOTTOM):

Unsalted butter
All-purpose flour
Garlic powder
Onion powder
Salt
Pepper
Whole milk
Cheddar cheese
Sour cream
Frozen pierogies
Kielbasa
Green onions for garnish, optional

HOW TO MAKE PIEROGI CASSEROLE, STEP BY STEP:

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9×11 baking dish or similar sized baking dish with cooking spray, set aside.
In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until combined. Cook for 1 minute, whisking constantly.
Slowly pour in the milk and bring to a simmer, stirring constantly until thickened, about 3 to 5 minutes.
Take off the heat and stir in 1 cup of the cheese until smooth.
Add the sour cream and stir until smooth, set aside.
Layer half of the pierogies in the bottom of the baking dish.
Pour half of the sauce on top. Add half of the kielbasa.
Add another layer, repeating the same steps. Top with the remaining cheddar cheese.
Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Take off the foil and bake an additional 15 minutes, until bubbly along the edges, the cheese is melted and it is hot all the way through.
Garnish with optional scallions and serve.

CAN I USE ANY FLAVOR OF PIEROGI?

Yes you can! We usually use the standard potato and cheese one, but if you have a favorite other than that or just want to test out some flavors you can absolutely do that.

WHAT OTHER MEAT CAN I USE?

Kielbasa is our go-to but you can also use smoked sausage or andouille for a little kick if you’d like. We have not tried this with any ground meats but I would assume that it would taste just fine.

WHAT CHEESE IS BEST?

First off you’ll want to use freshly shredded cheese, it melts better. We use cheddar cheese in this recipe but you can use your favorites.

Some others that would work well is colby jack, monterey jack, pepper jack, muenster, etc. Just play around with it and you will find what you like best if it isn’t this.

HOW TO STORE:

This can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container where it will keep for up to 3-4 days. I do not recommend freezing this because of the sauce.

Reheat in the microwave until heated through.

TIPS AND TRICKS:

Use your favorite flavor of pierogis.
Cheddar cheese is what we like for this but you can use any of your favorite cheeses.
Make sure that you use freshly shredded cheese.
You do not need to cook or defrost the pierogis before baking.
Other meats that can be used are smoked sausage and andouille, see my tips above.
I do not recommend freezing this recipe.

Lover of casseroles and want to try out something new that is flavorful, filling and great for the whole family? Then you need to try this Pierogi Casserole.

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ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED JANUARY, 2022

Pierogi Casserole