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Pierogies with kielbasa, peppers and onions is a can't-go-wrong combo that makes for an awesomely easy meal!
Pierogies are one of those secret weapons to a quick, easy and delicious weeknight dinner.
But what goes with pierogies? Do you need sauce? How do you cook them for the best flavor and so they don't stick to the pan or get soggy?
We're diving in to discuss these things and finishing off with a great little sheet pan recipe that includes kielbasa, peppers and onions.
What make pierogies different than ravioli?
While both are stuffed dough, pierogies are typically stuffed with mashed potatoes mixed with something. Sometimes that something is cheese or herbs or vegetables.
Pierogis are typically browned in a pan vs. being boiled in water like ravioli and are not served with sauce but are a part of medley of other ingredients that add flavor.
This is all generally speaking and doesn't matter too much unless you are making pierogies or ravioli from scratch, which I've done and recommend trying! But, since my motto here is Super Easy Recipes, we are using frozen pierogies for this recipe.
This one-pan recipe cooks in the oven.
All you need is a well greased sheet pan so clean up for this meal is simple.
Since kielbasa and pieories are already cooked, we're just baking the peppers and onion until those are cooked, the kielbasa is warmed through and the pierogies have a touch of golden brown.
If you prefer to use the stovetop, you can. You'll just need to stir more frequently to ensure everything cooks evenly. Use a large pot or skillet over medium heat. Cook for about 20 minutes.
Use kielbasa bites or slice rope kielbasa into coins.
I used Boski Kielbasa mini bites for this recipe because it saves a step. No slicing needed!
However, if you can't find mini bites, you can also use rope kielbasa. Just slice into 1" thick coins.
What type of pierogies are best with this recipe?
You can really use any kind of pierogies! I really like how the loaded baked potato pierogies taste with the peppers and onion but a cheese blend would be great or even the spinach and feta pierogies would be yummy.
You really can't go wrong here. Choose your favorite or mix it up each time you make this dinner.
Love pierogies and kielbasa?
Add some onions and peppers and it's such a simple yet flavorful combination!
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Pierogies and Kielbasa with Peppers and Onions
Ingredients
- 1 (32oz) package frozen pierogies any flavor
- 2 bell peppers seeded and sliced
- ½ red onion sliced
- 1 (12oz) package kielbasa bites or slice rope kielbasa into coins about ยฝ" thick
- 4 tbps butter or oil to grease pan
- 1 tbps chives (optional for garnish)
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Instructions
- Prep oven and baking pan. Preheat oven to 425ºF. Coat a baking sheet with a thick layer of butter or oil. Spread evenly.
- Prep veggies. Seed and chop bell peppers. Peel and slice red onion.
- Add ingredients to sheet pan. Add peppers, onions, pierogies and kielbasa bites (or sliced coins) to baking sheet. Spread out evenly.
- Bake. Cook for 20-25 minutes or until pierogies are golden brown and bell peppers and onions have softened. Half way through, give everything a stir and flip the perogies to more evenly cook everything.
- Add toppings and serve. Remove from baking sheet using a spatula and serve warm, topped with fresh or dried chives.
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Zeka says
The pierogis took little longer to bake to get golden brown. I made it few times and it is good.
Melissa V says
The kielbasa is okay after baking on 425 even though they come fully cooked? I am afraid they might be rubbery.
Angela G. says
You could add the kielbasa later on if you are worried about them cooking for that long. Youโre correct they are precooked.
Louis Schrammel says
I made this a while ago and could not find it yesterday when I searched. It was TOO GOOD to give up on. I made it for friends and they really enjoyed it. Try dipping them pierogies in marinara sauce!!!!!
Angela G. says
So glad you found it again and enjoy this recipe!
Kate says
I would have taken a photo.... but it was gone too fast! Minimal dishes - Maximum delicious.
Angela G. says
Kate โ thanks for the kind words. Glad you enjoyed it!! ๐