Perogies with Bacon and Onions (Pierogi) - The Recipe Rebel (2024)

FAQs

Are frozen perogies better boiled or fried? ›

T's Pierogies. If you have the time, boil the frozen pierogies first, to get the pasta perfect for sautéing. However, it's not a must—you can also cook frozen pierogies right in the skillet without boiling them—and they will turn out delicious.

Add onion and drained pierogies and season to taste with salt and pepper or House Seasoning. Cook over high heat until the onion is soft and browned and pierogies are nicely browned. The pasta shell will get a little crunchy - it's delish! Serve with a dollop of sour cream.

Place a single layer of frozen perogies in double-layered aluminum foil. Dot liberally with butter, margarine or oil and season with salt and pepper. Add chopped onions, if desired. Wrap loosely in foil and ensure edges of foil are sealed.

Boil. Boil frozen pierogies for 5-7 minutes until they float.

Frozen: Defrost pierogi overnight and use the above instructions to sear them. If you're boiling or steaming them you don't have to defrost them but boil them for 5 minutes and steam them for 8 minutes. Alternatively you can cook them from frozen but don't start them too hot.

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; drop perogies in boiling water and cook until they float, 4 to 5 minutes.

Sautéed onions and mushrooms: The aromatic duo of sautéed onions and mushrooms seamlessly complements pierogi. The caramelized onions' subtle sweetness, paired with the hearty mushroom taste, creates a harmonious blend. Fresh vegetable salads: Fresh vegetable salads offer a crisp, refreshing juxtaposition.

The best side dishes to serve with pierogies are boneless pork ribs, caramelized onions, carrots and potatoes, teriyaki pork chops, roasted Brussels sprouts, taco casserole, sautéed mushrooms, cucumber salad, borscht, applesauce, cabbage rolls, kielbasa, sautéed spinach, coleslaw, and corn on the cob.

Boiling pierogies gives them a soft and tender texture without adding any extra calories, as does heating pierogies in the microwave. Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil, then place about 12 pierogies in the boiling water for 5 to 7 minutes. Once they float, they're done.

What makes pierogi so good? ›

Regardless of how you choose to spell it, pierogi are the very definition of comfort food. Think pillow-soft dumplings, oozing butter, filled with deep flavours and often served with a smorgasbord of toppings or sides (often crispy bacon and sour cream).

This is more likely to happen when you overboil your pierogi. Many pierogi recipes will call for cooking them in hard boiling water. Very hot water will cook your pierogi quickly, but it is a bit of a high-wire act.

Ruskie pierogi are probably the most popular kind of pierogi in North America and Poland. The other popular pierogi in Poland are filled with ground meat, mushrooms and cabbage, or for dessert an assortment of fruits (berries, with strawberries or blueberries the most common).

The pierogi are simmered until they float, drained, and then sometimes fried or baked in butter before serving or fried as leftovers. They can be served with melted butter or sour cream, or garnished with small pieces of fried bacon, onions, and mushrooms.

For a 16 oz (450 g) package of around 12 frozen pierogi, boil at least 2 US qt (1.9 l) of water in a large pot. Add the frozen pierogi and boil them until they all float, and then for 1-2 minutes more—typically 5-7 minutes total. Either drain the pot or scoop out the cooked pierogi with a slotted spoon and serve.

These perogies can be boiled or fried in butter, which makes them tastier. Serve with sour cream or cottage cheese. I grew up on these delicious perogies. I like to triple the recipe and freeze some for later by freezing perogies in a single layer on a tray, then storing them in freezer bags.

First boil them. Remove from water and brown some butter and pour the butter over the pierogi and toss in a large bowl. Later you can either fry them or warm them in the microwave.