Easy Pierogi Sausage Casserole (Printable Version)
Layers of pierogies, smoked sausage, creamy sauce, and melted cheddar come together in this cozy casserole.
# What You'll Need:
→ Pierogies
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24 oz frozen potato and cheese pierogies
→ Meat
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1 lb smoked kielbasa, sliced into rounds
→ Dairy
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1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
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½ cup sour cream
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2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
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½ cup milk, optional, to thin sauce
→ Produce
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1 medium onion, thinly sliced
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, optional for garnish
→ Pantry
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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Salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13 inch casserole dish with oil or nonstick spray.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced kielbasa and cook until edges are lightly browned, approximately 4 to 6 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
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Using the same skillet, add sliced onion and sauté for 4 to 6 minutes until softened and beginning to caramelize. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together condensed cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, and milk until smooth. Adjust milk quantity for desired sauce consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Arrange half of the frozen pierogies in an even layer in the prepared casserole dish; no thawing necessary.
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Evenly scatter half the browned sausage and half the sautéed onions over the pierogies. Spoon half of the sauce mixture evenly on top. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the layer.
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Repeat with remaining pierogies, sausage, onions, and sauce. Top with the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
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Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven.
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Remove foil and bake an additional 10 to 15 minutes until cheese is melted, bubbly, and the top is golden. For extra browning, broil for 1 to 2 minutes monitoring closely.
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Allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve with optional sour cream.
# Additional Notes:
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Sautéing onions enhances sweetness and depth of flavor in the dish.