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Small white plate filled with cheddar pierogies in a sauce of butter, caramelized onions, bacon, and peas.
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5 from 1 vote

Pierogies with Bacon, Peas, and Caramelized Onions

Pure cozy comfort food and so easy to make! I love that this dish can flex effortlessly from an easy weeknight dinner to a holiday side dish, and satisfy the whole crowd along the way.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main, Side
Cuisine: American, Polish, Slovak
Keyword: pierogies with bacon, pierogies with caramelized onions
Servings: 4
Calories: 407kcal
Author: Monica Lensink

Ingredients

  • 4-5 slices bacon
  • 4 Tablespoons butter divided
  • 1 small or medium yellow onion peeled and cut into long, thin strips
  • 1 pound frozen pierogies any flavor
  • 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 3 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves

Instructions

  • Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate and set aside.
  • Wipe some of the fat out of the skillet, then return it to medium heat and melt 1 Tablespoon of the butter inside. Add sliced onion, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally.
  • As the onions soften, boil a large pot of water. Add frozen pierogies and cook for 3-4 minutes, just until they float to the top. When done, drain and set aside.
  • After the onions have been in the skillet for about 5 minutes, stir in the apple cider vinegar and kosher salt. Cover again for about 2 minutes, then take the cover off of the skillet and keep cooking for another 8 minutes or so. The vinegar will simmer off; the onions should be very tender and developing golden brown spots. Stir in the peas, followed by the remaining 3 Tablespoons butter and thyme.
  • Simmer this mixture over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, until the butter is melted and beginning to brown. Meanwhile, crumble or chop the cooked bacon into small pieces.
  • Add the drained pierogies to the skillet and toss well to coat with the butter and onions. Top with bacon and more thyme, if desired. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 407kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 530mg | Potassium: 371mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 645IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 3mg