We're HOOKED On This Pierogi Casserole

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while still melting well.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: ham

Turkey bacon is lower in fat while ham is a cost-effective protein.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated mozzarella

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free alternative, while mozzarella is often cheaper.

Bring 2 cups of water to a slight boil in a pan.

Add 2 packets of chicken gravy to the boiling water and whisk until smooth.

Cook the gravy for about 5 minutes until it thickens.

In a baking dish, add the entire 25.6 oz package of pierogi.

Sprinkle desired amount of real bacon bits over the pierogi.

Add some sharp cheddar cheese on top of the pierogi and bacon bits.

Pour the prepared gravy over the pierogi, ensuring they are well covered.

Cover the baking dish with foil and place it in the oven at 365°F.

After cooking for about 35 minutes, remove the foil to allow the cheese to melt and get bubbly.

Serve the casserole once the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Cooking Techniques

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