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