Description
Polish comfort arrives with pierogi sausage skillet, where hearty sausage and pillowy dumplings dance together in a satisfying pan of pure deliciousness that brings warmth to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 potato and cheese pierogis
- 1 pound smoked sausage
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 medium onion
- 1 red bell pepper
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 3 cloves garlic
Seasoning and Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt
- Pepper
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat at 350°F. Drop in 1-pound sliced smoked sausage and sear until golden brown, about 5 minutes, rotating pieces periodically.
- Add 1 diced medium onion, 1 sliced red bell pepper, and 3 minced garlic cloves to the sausage. Sauté for 4 minutes until vegetables soften and become translucent.
- Carefully place 12 frozen potato and cheese pierogis into the skillet. Cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping occasionally, until pierogis turn crispy and golden on both sides.
- Scatter 2 cups fresh baby spinach across the skillet. Stir gently and let spinach wilt for 2 minutes, allowing leaves to soften and integrate with other ingredients.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon paprika, salt, and pepper over the entire skillet. Toss ingredients to distribute seasonings evenly and ensure each component is well-coated.
- Transfer the skillet contents to serving plates. Optionally, garnish with fresh chopped parsley for added color and subtle herb flavor.
Notes
- Let the pierogi thaw slightly before cooking to ensure even heating and prevent sticking to the skillet.
- Choose a smoked sausage like kielbasa for deeper flavor and authentic Eastern European taste.
- When browning sausage, avoid overcrowding the pan to get a nice crisp exterior with golden edges.
- Swap out spinach for kale or Swiss chard if your garden has extra greens growing, and experiment with different seasonal vegetables.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 19-21 minutes
- Category: One-Skillet
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Polish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 560 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg