This Cheesy Pierogi Casserole is layered with classic cheddar cheese mashed potato filled dumplings, alfredo sauce, green onions, bacon, and plenty of shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
This family favorite recipe is a cinch to put together using frozen pierogies and your favorite jarred alfredo sauce. This recipe takes less than 15 minutes to prep, so it is easily doable on a weeknight. It is a filling meal all by itself, but if I have company over, I like to serve it with a fresh garden salad or Fruit Salad. You are going to love this fun, easy, and delectable dish.
Why this recipe works
- This fast and easy casserole uses premade frozen pierogies and your favorite jarred alfredo sauce, making this delectable, easy dinner recipe good for busy families that want to put a home-cooked meal on the table.
- Comfort food never tasted so good. You won’t receive any complaints on this one from the peanut gallery. You will only receive honest-to-goodness compliments and requests for seconds.
- All the ingredients are easily found at your local grocery store. This recipe is filled with tasty, easy-to-find, economically friendly ingredients.
How to make Cheesy Pierogi Casserole
Start by spraying a large baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Then layer half of the frozen pierogies in the casserole. Next, spoon half of the alfredo sauce on top. Next, sprinkle with crispy chopped bacon, chopped green onions, and some shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese. Now layer the rest of the pierogies on top and spoon the rest of the alfredo sauce on top. Sprinkle with the rest of the chopped bacon, green onions, and remaining cheese.
Then cover with aluminum foil and bake for about 15 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for another 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the casserole is bubbly and cooked through.
Preparation Tips
- Frozen pierogies are available in the freezer section of most grocery stores.
- For ease in cleaning, grease the casserole dish.
- You don’t have to pre-boil the pierogies. They will cook just fine layered with the sauce and the cheese.
- You can use any combination of creamy melting cheese that you like. I think the mozzarella and cheddar combo tastes best with the alfredo sauce.
- Replace the bacon with browned Italian sausage, smoked kielbasa, or ham.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- The recipe reheats well in the microwave at reduced power.
- To freeze this casserole, first cool completely, then cover with two layers of plastic wrap, followed by a layer of aluminum foil. Freeze for yo to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat in the oven at 300 degrees for about 20-25 minutes or in the microwave at reduced power.
Recipe flavor variations
- Chicken Bacon Ranch – omit the alfredo sauce and replace with 8 ounces cream cheese mixed with 1/2 cup bottled ranch dressing. Continue with the rest of the recipe but add 1 1/2 cups of diced cooked chicken to the layers.
- Jalapeno Popper – omit the alfredo sauce and replace it with 8 ounces of cream cheese mixed with 1/2 cup salsa. Continue with the rest of the recipe but add 1/4 cup sliced or Pickled Jalapenos to the layers and replace the mozzarella with Monterey Jack Cheese.
- Garlic Onion – saute onion and garlic in butter and add to the layers. Proceed with the rest of the recipe as written.
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Cheesy Pierogi Casserole Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 lbs frozen cheddar cheese pierogies
- 1 15 ounce jar alfredo sauce
- 8 pieces crispy cooked bacon chopped
- 2 green onions finely chopped
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1 cup shredded cheddar
- Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease 9×13 inch casserole dish (or equivalent-sized dish)
- Layer half of the frozen pierogies in the casserole. Spoon half of the alfredo sauce on top. Sprinkle with half the crispy chopped bacon, half the chopped green onions, and half the cheese. Layer the rest of the pierogies on top and spoon the rest of the alfredo sauce on top. Sprinkle with the rest of the chopped bacon, green onions, and remaining cheese. Season with kosher salt and black pepper to taste.
- Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking for another 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the casserole is bubbly and cooked. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
Notes
- Frozen pierogies are available in the freezer section of most grocery stores.
- For ease in cleaning, grease the casserole dish.
- You don’t have to pre-boil the pierogies. They will cook just fine layered with the sauce and the cheese.
- You can use any combination of creamy melting cheese that you like. I think the mozzarella and cheddar combo tastes best with the alfredo sauce.
- Replace the bacon with browned Italian sausage.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- The recipe reheats well in the microwave at reduced power.
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JimmyB
I made this last night and it was delicious!! I cut the recipe in half and used a 9 X 9 baking dish. With all the cheese in the dish I figured why use cheese filled pierogies so I used the ones that are onion filled. As luck would have it I just happened have a half jar of alfredo sauce in the frige. The box of pierogies comes with 12 pieces and 6 were a perfect fit in the bottom of the dish. I layered the ingredients and put the other six in for the top layer. I used the cheddar in between layers and the mozz. on top. I was serving this as a side dish with ribs so figured I did not need the bacon. I sent a serving over to a neighbor whom I know loves pierogies. He called me up shortly after raving about how good the dish was. This is definitely a dish I will be serving more often. Thanks for sharing.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Jimmy! I am so glad that you liked it. Sounds like you had a delicious meal!
Barbara
Can I substitute the bacon for smoked sausage/kielbasa?
Beth Pierce
Sure! Sounds delicious!
Jan
I made this with the sour cream and ranch dressing in it and added chicken. Wow! It went over well. The first words out of my son’s mouth was, “I hope you printed the recipe for this!” Satisfying and so easy to make. I particularly enjoy pierogies and always keep some around for side dishes. It was great to have it as a main dish. Perhaps a few veggies added in would be good, too. By the way, I made fruit (as suggested) and they paired very well with the main dish.
Beth Pierce
Thanks so much! So glad that you liked it! Thanks for the tips.
Tiara
I’m writing this as I’m eating my leftovers the next day. This was absolutely yummy. So simple to throw together. This is stuff I already have at home. I had a bag of bacon bits that I used for this and it came out pretty good! Definitely will be on rotation in our home ☺️
Beth Pierce
Thanks Tiara! I am so happy that you liked it! I should make this again soon for my family because they love it.
Jamie
I am going to make this on a Friday during lent, so I going to leave out the bacon…any thoughts on subs that I could use to give it some more flavor? Spices or different veggies maybe? Appreciate the help, I can’t wait to make this!!!
Beth Pierce
What about mushrooms with a little Italian seasoning? I would brown them on the stovetop first.
Jackie Cree
Sounds really good!
Jackie Cree
So, I’m gonna make this tomorrow, and add very lightly steamed broccoli and browned kielbasa to this, along with sautéed slice onion and fresh jalapeño.
Beth Pierce
Sounds AMAZING!
Alison
Is this something that can be made ahead and frozen before baking? It looks so delicious, and I want to make it for a grieving family.
Beth Pierce
Yes you can but do it while the pierogi are still frozen. Then wrap the whole casserole well and freeze. I am sure they will appreciate your thoughtfulness.
Destiny
This is an amazing dish and it tastes so good it is my favourite dinner it’s easy to make and taste awesome I totally will recommend this dish
Beth Pierce
Thanks Destiny! So glad that you like it!!
Betty M.
This is the easiest, tastiest and most enjoyed casserole…my family loves it. I know the recipe off by heart and always have extra ingredients on hand for an easy meal.
Beth Pierce
Thanks Betty! So glad that you like It!!
Laura Reese
I am so glad I tried this! It was full of flavor and the cheese was over the top amazing.
Jennifer
This casserole just SCREAMS comfort food and we loved it!! 10/10! We are totally having this again ASAP!
Doris Layhe
The easiest comfort food EVER! I just wish we had leftovers!
Irina
WOW! What an interesting recipe it is> I am used to making pierogi, but could not imagine making pierogi casserole. I cannot wait to give it a try. :))))
Jo
This was such a delicious recipe; easily, my new favorite way to enjoy pierogis! So flavorful and bold; delish!
Nathan
WOW, can you say comfort food? That chicken bacon ranch variation is calling my name in particular, but either way this recipe looks fantastic!
Anjali
I love pierogis but never thought to put them in a casserole!! What a creative idea – can’t wait to try this soon!
Emily Liao
Wow! This casserole was SO delicious and very easy to make. Definitely adding to my favorites list!