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Dress up frozen perogies to taste like they were made from scratch by simply slow cooking them with chopped onions and bacon.
1 package (16 ounce size) frozen perogies
1 cup diced onions
1/2 cup diced bacon
Place the perogies in the crock pot.
Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and bacon to the skillet. Cook, stirring, until the onion is soft (the bacon should not be crisp).
Pour the contents of the skillet over the perogies. Stir gently to coat them in the mixture.
Cover the crock pot and cook on low heat for 3 hours. Stir (gently) once or twice during the cooking time.
Serve the perogies with sour cream, if desired.
Use high-quality frozen perogies for the best flavor and texture.
Cook the onions and bacon until the onions are soft but not browned.
Try adding garlic or herbs like thyme or parsley for extra flavor.
Top the perogies with shredded cheese before serving for a gooey, cheesy finish.
For a crispy texture, finish the perogies in a hot skillet after slow cooking.
Serve with different sauces like ranch dressing or hot sauce for a variety.
Try different flavors of perogies, such as potato and cheddar or sauerkraut and mushroom.
Stir in a dollop of cream cheese or sour cream before serving.
Perogies are a type of dumpling typically filled with ingredients like mashed potatoes, cheese, sauerkraut, ground meat, or fruit.
Slow cooking perogies with onions and bacon adds flavor to the dish, giving the frozen perogies a homemade taste.
Fresh perogies can be used instead of frozen, but be mindful of the cooking time as fresh perogies may cook faster.
Make sure to stir the perogies gently during cooking to prevent them from sticking to the bottom of the crock pot.
Feel free to add additional ingredients like diced bell peppers, mushrooms, or cheese to the crock pot, adjusting the cooking time as needed.
The perogies are done when they are heated through.
Leftover perogies can be reheated in the microwave or on the stovetop. Add a little water or broth to prevent them from drying out.
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reviews & comments
January 25, 2017
Worked like a charm! I set up all the ingredients in the crock before I left to run errands and pick up a rotisserie chicken to serve with the perogies. Came home and dinner was basically made!
July 17, 2013
I agree that this is a great way to dress up frozen perogies so that they taste like you made them from scratch.
April 20, 2012
I do this same thing in the fry pan and it takes a whole lot less time. If you have to saute the onions first, you might as well do it all in the pan. Either way tasted the same to me.
October 25, 2006
Mkaes frozen perogies taste home made