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Bacon Pierogi Bake

Published: Sep 17, 2018 by Ashley Lecker · This post may contain affiliate links · 9 Comments

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This meal is a family favorite, and I think likely makes my husband's top 5 favorite dinners. I originally posted this recipe in 2014, and deserved a little updating and revamping. However, I feel it necessary to paste my original post into the update because there was a very funny story that went with my original attempt to make this recipe. Please enjoy my level of silliness (maybe stupidity? Maybe both?): 
 
"This meal is pretty awesome. It reminds me of a loaded potato skin....but I had a few speed bumps while making it.  This was all user error, mind you, and no fault of this delicious recipe.  I put off my weekly trip to the grocery store due to laziness and American Horror Story, and had to resort to going after work. I hate doing this because I am starving and in a hurry to get home.  I grabbed the Pierogi out of the freezer case thinking I had grabbed cheese and onion. I rushed home and put together dinner just in time for Kellen and Ron to get home. I was so pleased with time skills as we sat down to eat. I took one bite and something was off. Ron gave me an odd look as he choked down his bite. I rushed to the trash and pulled our the box. I bought sweet cheese. It tasted like cheesecake covered in bacon, tomatoes, cheese, and onions. Ron and I looked at each other trying to decide what to do (Kellen was happily eating his cheesecake bacon tomato Pierogi as if there was nothing wrong).  Ultimately, we decided to remake it because I knew it was so good just from the sauce. I ran back to the store and, of course, got the same check out person. I am sure they are thinking, "wow, this girl really loves these things".  Anyways, I got home and re-made the dish and it was sooooooooooo worth it.  I really loved the flavors and the sauce is awesome. I actually doubled the recipe so that we has a little extra for leftovers.  This recipe is worth a try and, if you happen to buy sweet cheese Pierogi , go back to the store because this is so delicious!" (March 2014)
 
There I go winning at life again. However, it is a testament to how fast this recipe comes together that I was able to make it twice in one evening, and still have dinner at a reasonable time. 
 
As I said above, this recipe is really good. I love the creamy sauce filled with flavors from garlic and pepper. It matches with the potato filling from the Pierogi nicely, and I love all of the fresh toppings. I think even a dollop of cool sour cream would be yummy on top to maximize the loaded potato inspiration.  Since my kiddos love this, and really enjoy the toppings I will sometimes cut a little extra because I know they will want a "re-fill" on their tomatoes! 
 

In my original post I mentioned American Horror Story and had to go back and look what season I was watching in 2014. It appears that it would have been Freak Show with Twisty the Clown...of the nightmares... I still really enjoy that show, but have not watched Apocalypse yet. I have a few saved on my DVR, and am going to try and sneak them in during an afternoon when Rowan is napping, and Ron and Kellen go fishing. I really enjoy the apocalypse genre like Walking Dead, 28 Days Later, and other movies/shows with horrific situations for the human race....so I am sure that this will be another season to enjoy. I was not a big fan of Asylum, but I know that is a favorite for many people. I wonder if maybe I just didn't "get it"? Or maybe everyone else has poor taste in their American Horror Story preferences....one will never know. I know Murder House is a favorite, and I enjoyed it, but I really liked the true terror of Roanoke. The first few episodes legitimately scared me. And I liked it. 

What are your current favorite shows? We are towards the end of Criminal Minds, and we are always looking for something new to watch! 

 
Similar Recipes: 
 
CHEESY POTATO CASSEROLE
 
FRENCH ONION CHICKEN CASSEROLE
 
SLOWCOOKER PIEROGIES AND KIELBASA CASSEROLE

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A pierogi scooped from a casserole dish

Bacon Pierogi Bake

5 from 6 votes
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 40 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 32 oz package frozen potato and onion pierogi, (these are normally sold in 16 oz packages and you will buy two)
  • 12 slices bacon
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 6 oz plain cream cheese, cut into cubes
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ⅓ cup thinly sliced green onions
  • ⅔ cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
  • 1 tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. 
  • Lightly spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray and arrange the frozen pierogi in a single layer. You may have some overlap and that is just fine.  
  • Slice the bacon into ½-3/4 inch pieces. In a rimmed skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Leaving dripping in the pan, transfer to a plate, and set aside.
  • Add garlic to drippings in pan, and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Add cream cheese to pan, whisk and cook for 1 minute or until cream cheese begins to melt. Add the chicken broth and pepper to pan and whisk until smooth. 
  • Pour the cream cheese mixture evenly over pierogis. Top with cheese and then the bacon. 
  • Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.  Remove from oven and top with tomatoes and green onions. Serve immediately. 

Notes

Recipe Adapted from Elizabeth's Edible Experience
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  1. The Home Cook

    March 04, 2014 at 6:28 pm

    Oh my goodness, Ashley, that's hysterical about the cheesecake-flavored pierogies. What a mess. I'm glad you had enough time to run out and get the correct ones at least. Too funny.

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      March 04, 2014 at 7:39 pm

      It was so funny! I couldn't believe I did it....I put these on an upcoming meal plan because looking at them makes me drool

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  2. Noel Lizotte

    December 04, 2018 at 6:26 pm

    This sounds amazing! We love pierogi here so will be making this next week! (After I get to the store) ... note to self, don't buy the cheesecake variety unless feeding hungry boys who don't really taste and chew.

    My son and his friends ... would eat almost anything. Especially if it was covered in cheese!

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  3. Kylee from Kylee Cooks

    December 05, 2018 at 3:32 pm

    This looks and sounds so good!! I love that your little guy ate it happily, not realizing the error. But I mean, bacon. Why wouldn't he?

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  4. Danielle Wolter

    December 25, 2018 at 8:12 am

    LOL, I love this story! This is such an awesome recipe. I just love pierogies but never though to use them in a bake. This is ultimate comfort food. I'm having some people over next weekend and was looking for something like this to make. It's perfect!

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  5. Catalina

    December 25, 2018 at 11:09 am

    This sounds and looks so good! This is the type of dinner that my husband will go crazy! A must try weeknight dinner! Yum!

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  6. Jyothi (Jo)

    December 25, 2018 at 9:39 pm

    This looks too good. I guess it'll be perfect for holiday gatherings.

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  7. Jan Thomas

    December 30, 2018 at 8:01 pm

    I have never eaten a pierogie! Why is this? I have no idea! This must be changed!

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  8. Christie

    January 01, 2019 at 2:46 pm

    I love anything made with pierogies! This looks so cheesy good that I can't resist trying it.

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