Description
Need quick comfort food ideas? This easy kielbasa and pierogi skillet is the best cozy dinner! Packed with simple ingredients smoky sausage and cheesy pierogies this one-pan recipe is quick easy and super satisfying. Perfect for weeknights holiday meals or last-minute dinner ideas. Save this skillet meal for your next hearty craving!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz kielbasa sausage sliced
- 1 package pierogies (about 12)
- 1 small onion sliced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup shredded cheese (optional)
- Fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet and brown sliced kielbasa on both sides then set aside.
- Add butter to skillet and cook pierogies until golden brown on each side. Cover briefly if frozen to steam through.
- Add sliced onions and cook until softened then stir in garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Return kielbasa to skillet and season with paprika and black pepper. Stir gently to combine.
- Optional: Sprinkle cheese on top and cover to melt.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Use turkey kielbasa for a lighter version.
- Add sautéed spinach or cabbage to stretch the dish.
- Deglaze skillet with a splash of broth or beer for extra flavor.
- Serve with sour cream for a creamy finish.
- Leftovers reheat well in a skillet with a touch of butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Polish-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg