Smothered Pierogies Recipe

Name: Smothered Pierogies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 onion, sliced; 1 small green bell pepper, sliced; 1 small red bell pepper, sliced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained; 2 teaspoons dried parsley; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/8 teaspoon dried basil; 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes (optional); salt and black pepper to taste; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 20 ounces frozen pierogies; 1 (8 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/4 cup grated Romano cheese

Servings: persons

1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, sliced
1 small green bell pepper, sliced
1 small red bell pepper, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
2 teaspoons dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon dried basil
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
salt and black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
20 ounces frozen pierogies
1 (8 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Romano cheese

1
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir in the Italian sausage. Cook and stir until crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink. Drain and discard any excess grease, then remove the sausage from the skillet and place into a bowl.
2
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in the skillet. Stir in the onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper; cook and stir until the onion is golden, and the peppers are tender, about 8 minutes. Stir in the garlic and mushrooms; cook for 1 minute more. Season with parsley, garlic powder, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir to combine, then scrape the vegetables into the bowl with the sausage.
3
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the pierogies into the hot oil, and cook until golden brown on each side and hot in the center, about 5 minutes. Spoon the sausage and vegetable mixture over the pierogies. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and Romano cheese. Cover, and cook until the cheese has melted.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 onion, sliced, 1 small green bell pepper, sliced, and more.

Yes, Smothered Pierogies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Smothered Pierogies

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