Baked Spinach and Pierogies

Elevate your comfort food game with this irresistible Baked Spinach and Pierogies recipe—an effortless blend of hearty frozen pierogies, creamy homemade cheese sauce, and vibrant fresh spinach. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, this dish layers tender pierogies with a velvety garlic-infused cream sauce made with cream cheese, Parmesan, and mozzarella, all baked to golden, bubbly perfection. The fresh spinach adds a pop of color and nutrients, making it a wholesome yet indulgent one-pan meal. Ready in just 40 minutes, this easy casserole satisfies cravings for cheesy, savory flavors with minimal prep and cleanup. Try it today and turn dinnertime into a crowd-pleasing feast!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 16 pieces Frozen pierogies
• 4 cups Fresh spinach
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
• 2 cups Milk
• 4 ounces Cream cheese
• 0.5 cups Grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 2

In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 3

Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to make a roux.

Step 4

Gradually pour in the milk while whisking to create a smooth sauce. Cook the mixture, stirring constantly, until it thickens, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to low and stir in the cream cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Stir until smooth and the cheese is melted. Remove from heat.

Step 6

In the prepared baking dish, layer the frozen pierogies evenly. Top with the fresh spinach leaves.

Step 7

Pour the prepared cream sauce evenly over the pierogies and spinach, ensuring they are fully coated.

Step 8

Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbly.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2530.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4676.4

Total Fat 188.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 95.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 504.6mg	0%
Sodium 10992.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 532.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 35.7g	0%
Total Sugars 60.3g
Protein 168.6g	0%

Vitamin D 219.2IU	0%
Calcium 2423.7mg	0%
Iron 29.1mg	0%
Potassium 3372.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.7%

Protein: 15.0%

Carbs: 47.3%