Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Preparation Steps
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil.
- Slice the smoked beef kielbasa into ½-inch rounds and halve each round. Dice the two large yellow onions.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the condensed cream of mushroom soup and cream of chicken soup until smooth. Then, incorporate the sour cream, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried dill.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced kielbasa and brown it for about 5-7 minutes.
- Add unsalted butter to the skillet. Toss in the diced onions and sauté for 10-15 minutes until they are softened and lightly caramelized.
- Combine the caramelized onions with the browned kielbasa in the skillet.
- Spread one-third of the creamy sauce across the bottom of the greased baking dish. Layer half of the frozen potato and cheddar pierogi over the sauce.
- Add half of the kielbasa and onion mixture over the pierogi, followed by a layer of 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese and ¾ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
- Repeat the layering process with the remaining sauce, the rest of the frozen pierogi, and the remaining kielbasa mixture.
- Pour the final third of the creamy sauce evenly over the top of the casserole and dot with the remaining butter.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes covered, then uncover and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
- Let the casserole rest for 10-15 minutes before serving and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
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This dish is comfort food at its best, perfect for weeknights or gatherings. Experiment with ingredients for the best results.
