Cheesy Kielbasa and Pierogi Bake
	
		A hearty baked casserole of cheesy potato pierogies, smoky kielbasa, and caramelized onions, all smothered in a rich, creamy cheese sauce.
	 
	
		
							- Author: Djihane
 
							- Prep Time: 10 mins
 
							- Cook Time: 35 mins
 
							- Total Time: 45 mins
 
							- Yield: 6 servings 1x
 
							- Category: Casserole
 
							- Method: Baking
 
							- Cuisine: Eastern European
 
							- Diet: Halal
 
					
	 
	
		
		
			
- 1 (16 oz) package frozen potato and cheese pierogies
 
- 12 oz kielbasa sausage, sliced into rounds
 
- 1 tbsp olive oil
 
- 1 small onion, diced
 
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
 
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
 
- 1 cup heavy cream
 
- ½ cup chicken broth
 
- 1 tsp garlic powder
 
- Salt and black pepper to taste
 
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
 
		 
	 
	
		
		
			
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
 
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté kielbasa slices until browned, about 3–4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
 
- In the same skillet, sauté onions until softened and slightly caramelized.
 
- In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, chicken broth, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir over low heat until melted and smooth.
 
- Arrange pierogies in the prepared baking dish. Top with kielbasa and onions, then pour cheese sauce evenly over the top.
 
- Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, until bubbly and golden.
 
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
 
		 
	 
	
		Notes
		
			
- For extra flavor, add sautéed mushrooms or spinach before baking.
 
- You can substitute smoked sausage for kielbasa if preferred.
 
- If you like a crispy topping, sprinkle breadcrumbs over the cheese sauce before baking.
 
		 
	 
	
		Nutrition
		
							- Serving Size: 1 serving
 
							- Calories: 480
 
							- Sugar: 3g
 
							- Sodium: 990mg
 
							- Fat: 30g
 
							- Saturated Fat: 16g
 
							- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
 
							- Trans Fat: 0g
 
							- Carbohydrates: 32g
 
							- Fiber: 2g
 
							- Protein: 19g
 
							- Cholesterol: 90mg
 
					
	 
	
		Keywords: pierogi casserole, cheesy kielbasa bake, pierogi and sausage, comfort food casserole, Eastern European bake