Sheet-Pan Pierogies With Brussels Sprouts and Kimchi Recipe (2024)

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ilona

It calls for fresh or frozen pierogies. Do u add them to the baking sheet frozen ? Or thaw them first?

Cameron

Great flavor profile! Prepped the brussels (closer to 2 lb) and kimchi early in the day and let them sit together until time to go in the oven. (Btw - please edit Step 1 to say directly to cook them for 15 minutes!)Used frozen pierogies - they needed a few more minutes and next time I'll toss them with oil before adding to the pan to ensure more even coating.Kids and husband commented on how good it smelled cooking and it fed 5 easily.

Sukie

We thoroughly enjoyed this! Didn’t thaw the pierogies and followed recipe exactly except added one thickly sliced onion. The whole meal works surprisingly well. The sprouts were caramelized and played well off the kimchi and sauce. So easy and yummy!

Nancy

After cooking from NYT 3-6x a week for years, I'm leaving my 1st ever bad review. Followed this exactly; looked just like the photo, but tasted awful. Mixing kimchi into something not Asian is only fusion insofar as the flavors actually fuse. This dish is bland & boring unless one gets kimchi on the fork, in which case it tastes like... kimchi. The decisively Korean condiment fights w/the decisively east-euro pierogi; the sprouts just sit there, allegiant to neither. What an unfortunate recipe.

Leigh

I feel like this recipe proves that not every dish is best suited for adaptation to the sheet pan craze - the whole turns out to be so much less than the individual parts could be if they were cooked separately. The moisture from the sauerkraut kept the Brussels sprouts from crisping before they overcooked. Roasted pierogi is not nearly as delicious as pierogi that's been boiled and then pan-fried. Some foods are worth washing a few dishes.

NYT Cooking

Hi, Friends! Margaux Laskey, a Senior Staff Editor at NYT Cooking here. I spoke with Hetty, and she said she tested with *both* thawed and not thawed frozen pierogies, and they both worked. Frozen might need a smidge more time. Happy Cooking!

Ed

Sounds tasty. Since this is already a fusion dish, might I substitute frozen gyoza for the pierogies? More variety in the fillings. Thanks!

Trasheed

Because of the range of comments, I am moved to add my experience. This was easy and delicious. Follow the cooking directions exactly. I like pirogies, but find them NOT worth the effort of boiling and sautéing for an ultimately one dimensional plate. This recipe solves all my potato dumpling problems. I had red sauerkraut on hand, and added a couple sausages to the pan. Will make again, and never skimp on the dill!

Carrie

Used Wegman's brand frozen pierogies without thawing. The pierogies did indeed cook just fine, although I was heavy-handed with the oil to mitigate the dryness some mentioned. Only had one box, so we added Beyond Meat sausage (because the other sheet pan recipe with the sausage, brussels, and potatoes is a family favorite). This made the meal feel more hearty. Didn't use dill because we didn't have it and I don't love it. I didn't think it was missing.

Julia

So good! Zero effort with a delicious outcome. Followed the recipe exactly with frozen pierogies and everything was great - not dry, not undercooked. Didn't use the sour cream as partner is lactose free, but any dip will work well (we happened to have smoked tomato aioli in the fridge which worked great).

DC

All of the ingredients are great individually but they just don't come together. It was not terrible but it was disappointing.

Alex D

Ultra quick and easy prep. End product was fine but not a standout. Flavors were a little muddied. Sauce was good.

Jordana

Delicious recipe! Cooking time on the Brussel sprouts was a little long. Next time I'll put the Brussels and kimchi in at the same time as the frozen perogies

john a

made this recipe - overall i think it has good parts, but i agree with others that it should probably be two pans. i found myself following the instructions on the pierogi box, and slipped them halfway through and also (after taking out the sprouts) broiled the pierogi to get them crisper. you definitely need the kimchi or another punch (i made a simple sauce w horseradish, lemon, dill, and salt/pepper) that did the trick.

Christine

We used only 1/2 cup of kimchi to make the spice level more kid friendly. Maybe as a result, the pierogies stuck to the pan but the dish was delicious. We used low-fat Greek yogurt for the sauce, which was out of this world and, for the kid, necessary to cut the spice of the kimchi.

Tiipiloo

Much prefer Ali Slagel's brussels sprouts and gnocchi recipe in its buttery skillet goodness. I love kimchi in almost everything, but it just didn't work here. Maybe a mustard sauce would have been better with the Brussels and pierogis like in Alexa Weibel's Roast Chicken and Mustard-Glazed Cabbage recipe - just throw the pierogis on the pan as well and call it a meal

Bri S

I followed the general structure with a few modifications: (1) seasoned and oiled the Brussels sprouts prior to roasting, and (2) cooked the pierogi separately (frying pan with butter). I mixed everything together when serving and it was delicious!

Bridget

Very nice, easy meal. I used green onions instead of dill, since the grocery store was out and it was lovely! I also used frozen pierogis and threw them on the sheet pan with the kimchi and Brussels sprouts and cooked for 35mins.

Alex

We happened to make this cozy dish on a surprise snowy spring evening, and it was super easy to put together. I personally really enjoyed this preparation of the Brussels sprouts, and it was a great way to use up the kimchi lurking in the back of our fridge. We subbed Greek yogurt for sour cream, but otherwise made no changes. Cooked pierogi from frozen and they weren’t exactly crispy, but I’m not picky when it comes to potato and cheese in any form. Delicious with tons of fresh dill!

Kristine

A lot of folks are saying this didn’t come together for them but I couldn’t disagree more, I thought it was excellent. I used 1 package (not 2) of fresh pierogis from a polish grocery I’m lucky enough to have nearby and they came out moist and delicious with just a bit of golden color on top. Also subbed Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for the sauce and it worked great. Both my partner and I thought the flavors came together perfectly, recommended giving this one a try!

Raphaëlle

Do the brussels sprouts and kimchi go in while the oven is pre- heating? The instructions are a little weird

Jenny

Just a general comment, but the recipe says to take the pan out after 15 minutes but never says when to put it in

Jillian

I’ve made this twice now - once followed the recipe exactly. We liked it but agreed with some other reviewers that this “fusion” recipe just didn’t quite gel. However, I decided to try it but without kimchi, I just used sauerkraut instead. I did the Brussels with the sauerkraut on one pan and the pierogi on a separate one. Bc the sauerkraut was a little more “wet” than kimchi, I actually kept roasting those for an additional 10 minutes. I liked it much better this way than the original!

t

used sauerkraut and added some garlic and extra pepper. not the best way to prepare perogies, sure. but an easy no-brainer, perfectly edible and enjoyable dinner, also yes.

KT

All the individual parts of this recipe were tasty, but they didn't seem to make a unified dish. It just felt like eating three unrelated things on the same plate.

Andrew

Pros—the kimchi with the sprouts was surprisingly good. I quartered the sprouts and roughly chopped the kimchi, and added a medium chopped onion. I’d double the vegetables for a normal sheet pan.Cons—roasting was a terrible way to cook pierogi. They were dry and crunchy. Also NO WAY that many fit on a sheet pan without covering all the vegetables. I had to use only half for a single recipe.I’d still make the veggies, parboil and sauté the pierogi, and serve with pan fried kielbasa.

Whitney

Cut the Brussels into quarters

MK

I know we're not about authenticity here, but the plural form is just Pierogi not Pierogies. One Pieróg, a lotta Pierogi.

Johnny B Foode

I used frozen pelmeni, which is about the same. Sauerkraut instead of kimchi, so everything was in the Eastern Europe vibe. But I do not understand how this method of roasting dumplings can work. They were hard and strange, with none of the feeling one gets from a pierogi, gyoza, rav, etc. maybe if I had separately tossed them in oil first, but I followed the method and it did not work. Not close.

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Sheet-Pan Pierogies With Brussels Sprouts and Kimchi Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Do you have to boil pierogies before pan frying? ›

However, it's not a must—you can also cook frozen pierogies right in the skillet without boiling them—and they will turn out delicious. But, if you're a stickler for tradition, bring a pot of salted water to a boil, drop the pierogies in and wait for them to float. It takes around 3 minutes.

How do you make pierogies taste better? ›

Add onion and drained pierogies and season to taste with salt and pepper or House Seasoning. Cook over high heat until the onion is soft and browned and pierogies are nicely browned. The pasta shell will get a little crunchy - it's delish! Serve with a dollop of sour cream.

How to make the best frozen perogies? ›

Place frozen perogies flat side down on a non-stick baking pan. Spray tops of perogies with cooking oil or brush perogies with light coating of cooking oil. Place in oven at 175 °C (375 °F) for approximately 15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with non-fat sour cream or other favourite toppings.

Can you overcook perogies? ›

Be careful not over-cook or they will come apart. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a dish towel to remove excess water. Serve with butter, sour cream, whipped cream, white sugar, brown sugar, or fresh fruits.

Should you thaw frozen pierogies before frying? ›

Frozen: Defrost pierogi overnight and use the above instructions to sear them. If you're boiling or steaming them you don't have to defrost them but boil them for 5 minutes and steam them for 8 minutes. Alternatively you can cook them from frozen but don't start them too hot.

Is it better to fry pierogies in butter or oil? ›

Perogies taste great when you brown them in butter in a frying pan with some onions. Dollop of sour cream, some kishka on the side.

How do you crisp pierogies in a pan? ›

Prepare the Pierogi: In a frying pan, simply add a bit of butter or oil before arranging the pierogi in a single layer, making sure they don't overlap. Pan Fry the Pierogi: In the pan, fry the pierogi for 3-4 minutes on each side until they turn a golden brown and get crispy.

What pairs with perogies? ›

Here are some of the best side dishes to serve with pierogi:
  • Smoked sausages.
  • Crispy bacon crumbles.
  • Sautéed onions and mushrooms.
  • Crunchy vegetable salads.
  • Sour cream.
  • Mustard and horseradish blend.
  • Fruit compote.
  • Cinnamon sprinkles.
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Are perogies better baked or boiled? ›

Boiling pierogies gives them a soft and tender texture without adding any extra calories, as does heating pierogies in the microwave. Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil, then place about 12 pierogies in the boiling water for 5 to 7 minutes. Once they float, they're done.

How many perogies per person? ›

Melt a tablespoon of butter in a pan on medium heat, then fry up as many pierogies as you want. (Six per person is plenty.) Flip them every few minutes until they're browned on all sides. Serve with scallions and a dollop of sour cream.

What to season frozen pierogies with? ›

Using freshly frozen homemade pierogies is perfect too. Or you can even let frozen ones thaw just a little bit. You want to make sure they are fully tossed or brushed with olive oil, covered in some salt, pepper and garlic. Then top them with the onions and roast!

Do you have to cook homemade pierogies before you freeze them? ›

Rolling, assembling, and cooking can happen on a separate or the same day as dough and/or filling; just bring the dough to room temperature if it was in the refrigerator. You can cook pierogi completely when you assemble them or parboil them briefly and freeze them to enjoy later.

How do you know when perogies are done? ›

Boil. Boil frozen pierogies for 5-7 minutes until they float.

Do perogies float when they're done? ›

Cook till Pierogies float to the top, about a minute. Gently remove from water with slotted spoon.

How can you tell if pierogi are bad? ›

Spoiled pierogi often have a sour smell, a change in texture, or visible mold. If you notice any of these signs, it's best to discard them. How do I prevent pierogi from sticking together when storing them?

How do you cook pierogies in a pan? ›

To serve: Cover the bottom of a saute pan with olive oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, saute the pierogis; they should sizzle once they hit the oil. After a minute or so, flip them, looking for a golden brown color. Plate with the sauteed onions and a side of sour cream for dipping.

How do you cook frozen uncooked pierogies? ›

Boil 4 quarts of water and then add frozen pierogies. Return to boil. Full Size: Continue cooking for an additional 3 minutes. Drain and serve.

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