Pierogies and Sausage

Name: Pierogies and Sausage
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Europe, German
Ingredients: 1 package (16.9 ounces) frozen potato and onion pierogi; 2 tablespoons butter, divided; 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided; 1 package (14 ounces) smoked turkey sausage, cut in half lengthwise and sliced into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 package (14 ounces) coleslaw mix; 1 medium onion, sliced; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon celery salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 5 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Easy, hearty and fast; a warm skillet meal of pierogis and smoky sausage and vegetables is the low-lift dinner we all sometimes need.

Ingredients

1 package (16.9 ounces) frozen potato and onion pierogi
2 tablespoons butter, divided
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1 package (14 ounces) smoked turkey sausage, cut in half lengthwise and sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
1 package (14 ounces) coleslaw mix
1 medium onion, sliced
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Cook pierogi according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat add 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon oil. Add sausage; cook and stir until lightly browned, 2-3 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients; cook and stir until coleslaw wilts and onion is softened, 2-3 minutes longer. Remove from the heat; keep warm.
In another large skillet, heat remaining butter and oil. Drain pierogi; add to skillet. Cook and stir until browned. 3-5 minutes. Add the sausage mixture; toss to coat. Discard bay leaf.

Nutrition Facts

2 cups: 402 calories, 17g fat (6g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 1359mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 5g fiber), 21g protein.

I made this simple recipe one night when I hadn’t planned anything for dinner. It’s convenient because it uses items I usually have on hand. Plus, there’s hardly any cleanup! —Susan Held, Cooksville, Maryland

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