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Cheesy Smoked Sausage and Pierogi Skillet

A rich and comforting one-pan meal featuring browned smoked sausage and tender potato pierogies smothered in a velvety garlic cheese sauce.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 680
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb smoked sausage (kielbasa) sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
  • 16 oz frozen pierogies potato and cheese flavor
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1.5 cups sharp cheddar cheese freshly grated
  • 0.5 cups mozzarella cheese freshly grated
  • 0.5 medium yellow onion finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Large deep skillet
  • Cutting Board
  • Chef's Knife
  • Cheese grater

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced smoked sausage and diced onions. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the sausage is browned and onions are translucent.
  2. Reduce heat to medium. Stir in the minced garlic and smoked paprika. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
  4. Stir in the heavy cream and add the frozen pierogies in an even layer. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  5. Cover the skillet, reduce heat to low, and let simmer for 8-10 minutes until the pierogies are tender and cooked through.
  6. Remove the skillet from the heat entirely. Sprinkle the grated cheddar and mozzarella cheeses over the top.
  7. Gently fold the cheese into the sauce until completely melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately hot.

Notes

Always remove the skillet from the heat before adding the cheese to ensure a silky smooth sauce that doesn't separate.