Love corn casserole? Love one-pot meals? Try this easy Pierogy Corn Casserole and you’ll fall in love with pierogies all over again! Creamy, dreamy deliciousness.
1Box Mrs. T’s 4 Cheese Medley Pierogiesfrozen not thawed
2 1/2cupscorn kernelsfresh or frozen
3clovesgarlic
1tablespoonbutter
1/4teaspoonsalt and pepper
1/4teaspoonchili flakesoptional
1 1/2cupsCream18%
Garnish:
Fresh Basil
Cheese
Chili Flakes
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Preheat a skillet over medium heat and add the butter in with the garlic.
Sauté the garlic for one minute until fragrant and add in all the corn kernels.
Cook the corn with the garlic butter for two minutes until it starts to soften slightly, then add the cream.
Season the mixture with salt and pepper, and chili flakes if you like. Set it aside.
Prepare your oven dish or dishes by arranging the frozen pierogies from Mrs. T’s at the bottom of the dish.
Divide the corn mixture over the pierogies and cover the dish (es) loosely with foil. If you’re adding cheese, then add it over the corn mixture before covering the tops with foil.
Cook the pierogies in the oven for 15 minutes, and then uncover. If you want a charred top, switch your oven to broil for 2 extra minutes.
Garnish with fresh basil and extra seasoning if you like. Serve right away and enjoy!!
Recipe Notes
EASY PIEROGY CORN CASSEROLE TIPS
Aim for fresh corn or frozen corn kernels as best as you can for this recipe.
You can swap the garlic for shallots to flavor the casserole or use both.
You can use olive oil instead of butter if you prefer its flavor.
Pierogies add texture and substance to the casserole, they also make it a hearty meal.
Pick your favorite flavor to pair it with the corn.
Don’t thaw your pierogies for this recipe, they cook beautifully in the oven without thawing.
Make this recipe into 6 individual servings using single serve oven dishes or use a 9-inch oven safe pan. If you want the pierogies to be in a single layer, then go for a 9X13 inch oven safe pan.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days and reheat in the oven or microwave.
ENJOY!
Nutrition Facts
Pierogy Corn Casserole
Amount Per Serving
Calories 430Calories from Fat 333
% Daily Value*
Fat 37g57%
Saturated Fat 23g144%
Cholesterol 130mg43%
Sodium 421mg18%
Potassium 217mg6%
Carbohydrates 24g8%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 1483IU30%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
Calcium 66mg7%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.