Cheesy Bacon Pierogi Bake (Print Version)

Frozen pierogis baked in a creamy cheese sauce with bacon and fresh chives for an easy, crowd-pleasing comfort dish.

# Ingredients:

→ Base Ingredients

01 - 2 Tablespoons olive oil
02 - 1/2 onion, chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
05 - 1/2 cup sour cream
06 - 1/4 cup milk
07 - 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
08 - 1/2 cup bacon, cooked and crumbled
09 - 1 package (16 oz) frozen pierogies, thawed
10 - 3 Tablespoons fresh chives, minced
11 - Nonstick cooking spray

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Coat a 9 x 9 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
02 - In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sauté the onion and garlic in olive oil until translucent, about 7 to 8 minutes.
03 - Remove skillet from heat, then stir in the cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, milk, cheddar cheese and bacon until well combined.
04 - Spread half of the cheese mixture along the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Arrange the pierogies on top, shingling them to fit if necessary.
05 - Spread the remaining cheese mixture over the top, ensuring all pierogies are coated. Sprinkle the chives evenly over the surface.
06 - Bake for 30 to 40 minutes until the top is golden brown and the sauce is bubbling around the sides of the dish. Let cool for 4 to 5 minutes before serving.

# Notes:

01 - This casserole transforms frozen pierogies into an elevated comfort food dish with a creamy cheese sauce and bacon topping.