Pierogi is a word that I had never even heard until I was twenty seven and moved to Philly, what had I been missing out on? I see them everywhere now, there's even a delightful take out kitchen close by that sells several different types of pierogi. Sour kraut, loaded baked potato, even Philly cheese steak Pierogi is on their menu. They're delicious, creamy and full of stuf that fill the belly and warms the soul.
For those of you unfamiliar with pierogi, they are a dumpling originating from Eastern Europe (think Russia, Poland etc). They are filled with a variety of different things, but potato seems to be the most common. And then they are usually served with sauteed onions and sour cream, oh, I'm hungry just thinking about them!
Aside from getting them at restaurants, you can also get them frozen from grocery stores. But to be honest, I've never been that impressed with the frozen version, and consequently have had a box of them hanging out in my freezer longer then I'd like to admit.
So this recipe came in very handy to dress up the poor neglected pierogi in my freezer, and made them SO delicious. The sauce and cheese coats the already cheesy pierogi and adds so much great flavor. And let us not forget that there is bacon in there too. Need I say more?
Check out the recipe here!
I have all sorts of things sitting the freezer that need to be used... ravioli, tater tots, veggie burgers, soups and stews from past cooking adventures... thanks for the reminder to use them up!
ReplyDeleteI love love love pierogis, I make them all the time! Love this version
ReplyDeletethis bake looks sooo yummy!
ReplyDeleteTeresa, I've never had a pierogi. I've heard of them but I didn't know much about them. Now, I'm dying for one. Your dish looks wonderful! Nice pictures, too.
ReplyDeleteTeresa- I love pierogi, even Mrs. T's. In my book they're all good. There is a place in Cleveland's West Side Market that sells about 50 different varities, every filling you can imagine. The philly cheesesteak version you mentioned sounds awesome.
ReplyDeleteSaying all that, this bake sounds wonderful! I love that cheesy sauce and all the toppings. Will have to bookmark this one.
ah! I had never heard of them until I went to Penn State! My roommate pulled them out of the freezer and I was like what the heck are those? They are delicious! I usually like them boiled, but a bake sounds wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI've never had pierogis but after seeing your photos, I suddenly have a craving for them.
ReplyDeleteI simply LOVE Pierogi, I have never seen them done in a dish like this before. This is fantastic!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous dish. The color is wonderful. I love pierogi and your recipe has set my brain to buzzing. I hope you have a wonderful day. Blessings...Mary
ReplyDeleteI haven't had pierogi yet. Sounds like I've been missing out. The sauce looks fabulous too!
ReplyDeleteYou need not say anything else, sold.
ReplyDeleteI think I've only ever had the freezer version and wasn't impressed. But served like this...I think I would love 'em!
ReplyDeleteGood gracious, this looks over the top! Bacon, pasta, and cheese. What is not to love!
ReplyDeleteI love pierogis and have only started eating them recently. They are delicious and I love the way your dish looks!
ReplyDeletenew to me too - they look delicious!
ReplyDeleteI had a Polish friend years ago who made pierogi all the time...and taught me. Haven't done it in years. Hate to be stupid, but I had no idea you could buy them frozen.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, I like the way you've sauced these up. Of course bacon makes all the difference, Teresa! :)
Yum, I love pierogis! Potato and cheese are my favorite sauteed in butter and onions and bacon. Omg. Now I want some. Yours are killer!!
ReplyDeleteyum love pierogi :-)
ReplyDeleteOoh I adore pierogi of course, since I'm a huge dumpling fan...but I've never tried them cooked this way before...or with bacon!!! This is terrific. I must have this. Must.
ReplyDeleteYou had me at cheese and bacon.
ReplyDeleteThe only way I've ever had pierogis are the frozen ones. This sounds like something we'd love!!
ReplyDeleteI only ever had pierogi ONCE when I made them myself...and they truly are delicious things when done right. I lvoe that you included the frozen ones in a casserole to try to dress them up! Sounds delicious.
ReplyDeleteI discovered pierogis when I was big into long distance cycling and all my friends were eating them to carboload prior to 100 mile rides. I've only had the frozen version but want to try making my own.
ReplyDeleteI love pierogi! I usually buy the frozen ones....have never had the desire to make them other from the box. lol. These look yummy!
ReplyDeleteGonna have to try this! I have heard of pierogis but never have tried them. I bet they are yummy!!
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