Description
This Baked Kielbasa Pierogi Casserole is a comforting and hearty dish featuring sliced kielbasa sausage and frozen pierogies baked in a creamy cheese sauce. Perfect for a family dinner, it combines savory flavors of sausage with the rich cream cheese and sour cream sauce, topped with melted cheddar and mozzarella cheeses.
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 shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
Garnish
- Sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Layer Ingredients: Place the 14 ounces of sliced kielbasa sausage and 32 ounces of frozen pierogies evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Prepare Sauce: In a bowl, use a hand mixer to whisk together the softened 8-ounce cream cheese and ½ cup sour cream until smooth. Add ½ cup chicken broth, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, half of the shredded cheddar cheese, and half of the shredded mozzarella cheese, then whisk again until well combined.
- Combine and Coat: Pour the creamy sauce over the pierogies and kielbasa in the baking dish. Gently mix to coat all the ingredients thoroughly with the sauce.
- Add Cheese Topping: Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.
- Bake Covered: Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese on 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.
Notes
- For a spicier version, use smoked kielbasa or add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- You can substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth for a slightly different flavor or to keep it more neutral.
- If fresh green onions are unavailable, chives or parsley make a good alternative garnish.
- This casserole can be prepared a day ahead and baked before serving; just increase baking time slightly if baking from cold.
- To make cleaning easier, line the baking dish with parchment paper or aluminum foil before assembling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
