How Do You Make Pillowy-Soft Pierogi Even Cozier? Add Hearty Kielbasa and Cabbage!
Don’t get me wrong, I would happily eat potato-stuffed pierogi all by themselves. 🥰 But the last time I made frozen pierogi from a local Eastern European deli, all I could think was: I’d really like some meat and veggies to go with this…
So I turned to pierogi’s 2 natural BFFS: smoked kielbasa and roasted cabbage. It’s the perfect trifecta of hearty, cheesy comfort and a balanced meal worthy of calling dinner.
Instead of cooking each ingredient separately (and creating a pile of dirty dishes), I throw them all on a sheet pan in the time it takes for the oven to preheat. No need to boil the pierogi at all!
Baking the potato dumplings from frozen is much easier and still creates the soft, tender texture that makes pierogi so cozy. They steam on the sheet pan, then get deliciously golden and crispy alongside the kielbasa and caramelized cabbage.
It’s such a ridiculously easy way to take plain pierogi to the next level!
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You can chop, season, and assemble this sheet pan dinner in 15 minutes or less—a super easy one-bowl, one-pan operation! Be sure to take the time to season each component for maximum flavor.
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While the sheet pan pierogies and kielbasa are a meal all on their own, adding a simple sauce will take your dinner over the top. A drizzle of tangy 2-Minute Dijonnaise or a swoop of herbed crème fraîche on your plate adds a creamy richness that ties together all of the smoky, savory-sweet flavors. It’s easy to whip either sauce up while the sheet pan is in the oven!
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Easy Sheet Pan Pierogi with Kielbasa and Cabbage
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: serves 4
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Baked, Sheet Pan Recipes
- Cuisine: Polish, Eastern European
Description
Not sure what to do with the bag of pierogi in your freezer? Make this all-in-one Easy Sheet Pan Pierogi with Kielbasa and Cabbage!
Juicy kielbasa sausage, frozen pierogi dumplings, and humble cabbage all roast together on one pan for caramelized, crispy edges.
No thawing, no boiling, no fuss! Serve with a drizzle of a zingy mustard sauce or herbed sour cream for the coziest weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces frozen pierogies of choice (I love cheese and potato!)
- 12 ounces kielbasa sausage, sliced on a slight angle into 1-inch pieces
- 1 small green cabbage (approx. 16 ounces), cored and sliced into ½-inch strips
- 3–4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 heaping ½ teaspoons garlic powder, divided
- 2 heaping ½ teaspoons onion powder, divided
- kosher salt and ground black pepper, to season
- ½ lemon, juiced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F, ensuring a rack is in the center position.
- Season the cabbage: Add the sliced cabbage to a large bowl. Drizzle with 3 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle with ½ teaspoon each garlic powder and onion powder. Season with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and black pepper to taste. Toss well to coat, then spread into an even layer on the sheet pan.
- Add pierogies and kielbasa: To the same bowl, add pierogies and kielbasa. Drizzle with remaining olive oil (if needed) and sprinkle with remaining garlic powder and onion powder. Toss to coat, then nestle into the cabbage on the sheet pan, ensuring everything has good contact with the pan.
- Roast: Transfer the sheet pan to the oven and roast for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven, flip the pierogies and kielbasa for even browning, and return to the oven for 8-10 minutes longer, until the cabbage is golden and lightly charred, and the pierogies and kielbasa are golden and crisped
- Serve: Spritz the lemon juice over the sheet pan, then plate up a generous scoop of roasted cabbage, pierogies, and kielbasa. Serve with sour cream (or punch it up with dijonnaise or herbed crème fraîche—see Recipe Notes!) and finish with a shower of fresh chives. Enjoy!
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- Serving Suggestions: This sheet pan dinner is great on its own, but it really shines when you tie it all together with a punchy sauce. Try my 2-Minute Dijonnaise (a zippy mustard aioli made with mayo, Dijon, and garlic—it’s creamy, tangy, and made for dipping!) or Herbed Crème Fraîche (combine 1 cup crème fraîche, 2 cloves garlic, the juice of ½ lemon, ¼ cup each chopped fresh chives, dill, and parsley, 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar, and S&P to taste, then mix in enough water for a drizzly consistency). For a fresh veggie side dish, try my Simple Mixed Greens Salad—its red wine vinaigrette cuts through the richness of this sheet pan dinner beautifully.
- Storage and Reheating: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop with a splash of olive oil until warmed through.
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Loved how easy this recipe is – perfect for weeknights! And the dijonnaise is perfect alongside.
Next time I think I might cut the cabbage into wedges and allow them to crisp up that way – I felt they got too soggy in 1/2 inch shreds, (but I may have overcrowded the pan)
Cabbage wedges are a great idea, Swetha! So happy to hear you loved this easy meal as much as we do!
Loved this one – super easy and such a great comfort meal. Made a yogurt sauce to go with it – Greek yogurt, lemon, dill, garlic and S&P. Family favorite! Thank you, Jess!
That yogurt sauce sounds delicious, Amy! Happy to hear this recipe has become a favorite for you and your family!
This was so easy and delicious! I used a hatch chile sausage I had in the freezer and loved the hint of spice it brought. The cabbage gets delicious and crispy.
That sausage sounds delicious, Katie! So glad you enjoyed!
This was so easy and so delicious which makes it a major win in our house? I served it with the dijonaisse which was also very good. It was also my first time trying a pierogi and I’m a fan!
So excited that you tried the pierogi and enjoyed it, Aimee!! Easy and delicious is our favorite combo, too 🙂
Another winner this week! Your recipes always hit the spot for us in this transition season and this recipe is so. freaking. easy. Thank you!
Easy recipes are our favorites!! So happy you enjoyed the pierogi, Elizabeth! 🙂
I’m not sure that I really made this recipe since I didn’t actually have cabbage, but this recipe is SO easy, delicious, and customizable! It will be a fall staple for sure. I added a chipotle hot honey dressing, which just boosted the flavors even more.
Chipotle hot honey dressing sounds DELICIOUS, Melody! Glad you enjoyed!
Another FABULOUS recipe creation by Jess!! It doesn’t get any easier, but this recipe packs a ton of flavor and texture. I’m not sure I will ever make my beloved pierogi any other way in the future! Soooooo good!! Thank you so much, Jess! 💗
We’re so happy you loved the pierogi as much as we do, Carole! It’s truly SO easy! 🙂
Such an easy weeknight meal! Also easy for kids to pick around the items they don’t like. Win, win!
I added carrots for an extra veggie and they cooked perfectly with everything else.
Love the idea of adding carrots, Joey!! And happy to hear this recipe was a hit with the kids, too!
Made this last night. So delicious, I am sure my Polish/Czech ancestors were proud. The creme trachea, chef’s kiss.
So happy you loved this sheet pan meal as much as we do, Cheryl! 🙂
Way easy! Got cabbage in my CSA and this was the perfect recipe to use it. Definitely recommend that dijonaise.
Love finding ways to use up those CSA veggies! 🙂 Glad you enjoyed it, Alison!
I found this recipe tonight as I was looking for dinner inspiration and it is exactly what I needed. Super easy and absolutely delicious. Thank you Jess!
Hi Doreen!! We can always count on you to try out new recipes! 🙂 Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review, we’re so glad you enjoyed it!
Made this tonight and can’t recommend enough! Quick and easy but delicious. Definitely recommend topping off with a little sauce as recommended
So happy to hear you enjoyed it, Emma! We love the sauce too!