Cheddar and Bacon Perogy Rolls - The Recipe Rebel (2024)

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written by Ashley Fehr

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Servings 12 perogy rolls

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Last updated on April 11, 2022

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Creamy mashed potatoes, cheddar and bacon all rolled up in lasagna and topped with Bechamel sauce, more cheddar, bacon and green onions — an easier way to enjoy homemade perogy flavor!

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I’m kind of obsessed with perogies.

If I had no conscience, I could eat them almost every day. Being that they’re made of cheesy, bacony mashed potatoes stuffed inside soft dough and covered in other equally delicious things, I try to restrain myself a little.

Just a little.

But I have a confession to make.

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It’s not like I’ve never made homemade perogies. But usually, unless I have leftover mashed potatoes from another meal, I’m just not even going there. To make mashed potatoes, cool them down, cook some bacon, shred some cheese, stir it in, make perogy dough, roll it out, stuff perogies, cook perogies, and in our case, make Beschamel sauce to serve with them — ain’t nobody got time for that.

Ok, some people have time for that. Occasionally.

But it means that homemade perogies don’t make it onto the menu very often. With these perogy rolls, you’re taking out at least a couple steps, because you don’t have to make the dough and they’re a lot easier to roll up. If you’re using leftover mashed potatoes like I did, even better. And if your significant other is the primary cheese shredder, as mine is? Easy peasy.

I got this idea because I had made a perogy lasagna that I found on the Kraft website. We loved it.

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I had also seen all kinds of crazy lasagna rolls on Pinterest, so I thought, why not?

These are so, so good.

I feel like if I say that too much, you might stop believing me. But honestly, INCREDIBLE.

I mean, if you’re into pasta stuffed with herb and garlic mashed potatoes, crispy bacon and cheese and covered in Beschamel sauce for good measure.

We most certainly are.

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Perogy Rolls

written by Ashley Fehr

A creamy potato, bacon and cheese perogy filling stuffed inside cooked lasagna noodles — homemade perogy flavour without all of the work!

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Cuisine American

Course Side Dish

Servings 12 perogy rolls

Calories 347cal

Ingredients

For the perogy rolls

  • 12 lasagna noodles cooked and cooled (I cool mine by running under cold water)
  • 3 cups leftover mashed potatoes mine were seasoned with herbs and garlic
  • 5-6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese
  • 1 tbsp melted butter

For the Beschamel sauce

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 cups milk

Garnish — optional

  • additional cheese bacon, chopped green onions, sour cream

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

  • Lay lasagna noodles out on a clean, lint free kitchen towel.

  • Spread each noodle with about ¼ cup mashed potatoes. Sprinkle each with cheese and bacon.

  • Roll up and place in a greased 9×13″ pan. Brush with melted butter to keep from getting dry (and to help with browning when broiling if desired.)

  • Bake 20-25 minute until heated through.

  • Meanwhile, make your beschamel sauce. Melt butter in a medium pan. Whisk in flour. Cook 1 minute.

  • Whisk in 1 cup milk, cooking over medium heat until thickened. Whisk in remaining milk, stirring and cooking until thickened. Serve over perogy rolls with optional garnish.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 347cal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 254mg | Potassium: 317mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 400IU | Vitamin C: 12.1mg | Calcium: 193mg | Iron: 0.8mg

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My name is Ashley Fehr and I love creating easy meals my family loves. I also like to do things my way, which means improvising and breaking the rules when necessary. Here you will find creative twists on old favorites and some of my favorite family recipes, passed down from generations!

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  1. olga says

    Pierogi are Polish Dish, at all!!! More russian than ukrainian, Im not sure if Ukrainians have anything like pierogi in their cuisine 😉

    Reply

    • Ashley says

      Oh they definitely do! We call them Varenky, but no one knows what that is 🙂

      Reply

  2. Stephanie says

    This looks delicious! I would love for you share it on my Tasty Tuesday recipe link up here! Everything gets pinned and I would love to have you!

    Reply

    • Ashley says

      Hey, thanks! I’ll have to check it out!

      Reply

  3. Lizzi says

    Mmmmm…perogies…I need to make these asap! Thanks for coming up with an easy way to make them. I’ve never made them before because it just seemed like too much work. But these look super easy.

    Reply

    • Ashley says

      I think I’ve actually only made the potato and cheese variety once or twice, because they are so cheap to buy and so hard to make! Specialty kinds I make more often because you can’t find them.

      Reply

  4. Kristen @ A Mind Full Mom says

    Being from Ohio, we used to have Pierogies as a special treat. How can you go wrong with carbs on carbs (occasionally). I will have to try these rolls. I know my family would love them.
    Visiting from Weekend Retreat.

    Reply

    • Ashley says

      Haha, I’m definitely a carb lover! I try to keep my obsession under control though 🙂 Let me know how you like them!

      Reply

  5. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

    yum these look delicious.. my russian grandmother makes a similar version to these rolls. definitely brings back some childhood nostalgia. love it!

    Reply

    • Ashley says

      Thanks Thalia!

      Reply

  6. Mallory @ Chocolate with Grace says

    I love perogies too! I’ve never been brave enough to attempt them myself, the just seem like too much work. But I think I can handle these rolls. They look delicious!

    Reply

    • Ashley says

      Thanks Mallory! It’s a bit of an obsession I have… that I try not to indulge in every day!

      Reply

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Cheddar and Bacon Perogy Rolls - The Recipe Rebel (2024)

FAQs

Do you have to boil pierogies before frying them? ›

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.

What kind of sausage to eat with perogies? ›

Sausage is a natural pairing for these savoury perogies, and there are a ton of options to choose from. We like smoked turkey or pork sausages, but feel free to experiment with any of your favourite flavours.

What is the best way to cook frozen pierogies? ›

Brush melted butter or oil on both sides of frozen pierogies and place in a 400° preheated oven on a baking sheet for 20 minutes, flipping once.

What meat goes well with perogies? ›

Pork recipes are savory meats that always taste good with pierogi. We love serving pierogies with Parmesan pork chops or pork chops with apple chutney. Both of these thing boneless pork chop recipes are easy and inexpensive. Pan-seared pork chops are a fast and easy food that goes with pierogies.

What do I cook with perogies? ›

Here are some of the best side dishes to serve with pierogi:
  1. Smoked sausages.
  2. Crispy bacon crumbles.
  3. Sautéed onions and mushrooms.
  4. Crunchy vegetable salads.
  5. Sour cream.
  6. Mustard and horseradish blend.
  7. Fruit compote.
  8. Cinnamon sprinkles.
Aug 16, 2023

Do you thaw frozen pierogies before cooking? ›

Frozen pierogies may be partially defrosted before heating. Boil: Place 1 dozen pierogies in a pot of rapidly boiling, salted water (6 quarts for refrigerated pierogies, 8 quarts for frozen pierogies). When they rise to the surface, flat side up, they are done. Drain and serve with sauteed onions or sour cream.

Can you bake pierogies instead of boiling in the oven? ›

Bake Conventional Oven

Spray cooking sheet and both sides of frozen pierogies with nonstick cooking spray. Full Size: 18-20 minutes. Turn halfway. Mini: 16-18 minutes.

What do Polish people eat with perogies? ›

Traditionally pierogi are served with simple toppings such as fried onions, lardons, melted butter, sour cream or pork rinds. But not everything needs to be savoury!

What should I season my perogies with? ›

Sprinkles with salt, pepper, garlic powder and smoked paprika. Spoon the caramelized onions from the pan (along with any butter in in the pan) all over the pierogies. Roast for 20 to 30 minutes, flipping the pierogies once in between. Sprinkle with fresh herbs and serve immediately with the chipotle sour cream.

What is the difference between Ukrainian and Polish perogies? ›

These stuffed dumplings are common throughout Central and Eastern Europe. Varenyky is the more commonly used term in Ukraine, often eaten with sweet fillings, while pierogi are the national dish of Poland.

What is the difference between perogies and pierogies? ›

Also called perogi or perogy, Polish pierogi (pronounced pih-ROH-ghee) or homemade pierogies are small half-moon dumplings. They're also chock-full of fabulous fillings. Interestingly, the word pierogi is actually plural. But the singular form pieróg is hardly ever used.

What is the most popular pierogi? ›

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).

How do Russians eat perogies? ›

Russia and Belarus

They can be topped with fried onions and bacon, or butter, and served with sour cream.

Are frozen perogies better boiled or fried? ›

As for how to cook your pierogi, boiling is typically your best, most traditional bet.

How to make perogies taste better? ›

In a large NON-STICK fry pan, melt the butter with the olive oil. 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!

What is traditionally served with perogies? ›

Pierogi are simply served with a traditional Polish topping of a dollop of sour cream, Greek yogurt or cottage cheese, melted butter, fried onions or pork rinds.

What sauce do you eat perogies with? ›

DELICIOUS PIEROGY DIP PAIRINGS
  • SOY SAUCE - This is my absolute favorite thing to dip my Mrs. T's Pierogies into. It might just be my best kept secret. ...
  • SRIRACHA SOUR CREAM - One of the most common dippers for pierogies is sour cream. It will be fun to give it a little bit of a makeover with some heat.
Mar 13, 2023

How are pierogies traditionally eaten? ›

In autumn and winter a lot of Poles eat pierogi with braised sauerkraut and dried forest mushrooms. They are also part of the customary Christmas Eve dinner. Traditionally pierogi are served with simple toppings: fried onions, lardons, melted butter, sour cream or pork rinds.

What do you eat on top of perogies? ›

Traditionally, Potato and Cheese Pierogi are served with some melted butter and topped with fried chopped onions / fried chopped pork fat. That's the best sauce by far. Sour cream on the side is great for dipping. A bit more unconventional (but still tasty!)

Can you do pierogies in an air fryer? ›

Preheat your air fryer to 400°F. Place frozen pierogies on a baking sheet or plate. Using an oil with a high smoke point (such as avocado oil, peanut oil, or vegetable oil), generously baste each pierogi on both sides. Place pierogies in a single layer in the air-fryer basket and set the cooking time for 10-11 minutes.

How do you cook perogies without boiling them? ›

Cover bottom of frying pan with cooking oil, margarine or butter and heat to 190 °C (375 °F) or medium heat. Place frozen perogies into frying pan and fry for approximately 3-4 minutes until golden brown. Then, turn perogies over and brown on other side for 3-4 minutes.

Can you deep fry perogies from frozen? ›

Deep-Fried

Place frozen perogies or pelmeni in a single layer and cook until golden brown on both sides.

Are pierogies pre cooked? ›

Pierogi. All pierogi are fully cooked, so no need to boil them, unless that's how you like em! Fresh: Sear them in a lightly oiled non-stick pan over medium heat, until golden brown on both sides. Be careful not to cook them too hot or the out side will burn before the middle is heated.

How long do you boil Mrs T's pierogies? ›

that's been cooking for about 10 minutes. give them a toss. and let them cook until they are nice and golden brown mrs. t's pierogies are available in 13 flavors.

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