Mrs. T's Potato and Cheddar Pierogies Review

First of all what is a Pierogie? Stuffed  dumplings of unleavened dough and varying ingredients. Their specific origins are unknown; though they have strong ties to Slavic culture, similar foods occur in many cultures across Europe and Asia. Growing up these were nothing but a Polish dish and there is no way I would argue with the Polish women who made them back home.

I haven't had a good Pieorgie in years and saw the Mrs. T's made a Pierogie (frozen) in my local store.  I thought I would give it a try and instead of boiling them(the old fashion way) I opted to bake them in my oven for more of a crispness.  I was pleasantly surprised at the home made taste of soft mashed potatoes and cheese flavor, and the varitiy of ways you can prepare them: boil, saute', bake, deep fry and even grill. (who would have thunk it). Serve them as an appetizer, snack, side dish or the main dish.

The carton has four servings, 3 Pierogies each (these are large and filling). 180 calories and 2.5 grams of fat.

The varieties:

Potato and cheddar, potato and onion, potato and four cheeses, potato, broccoli cheddar, potato sour cream and chive, sauerkraut, and potato bacon and cheddar mini pierogies.

I am seeing a wonderful casserole dish I plan to prepare that reminds me of a dish I once had from my childhood: 

Prep time: 5 minutes
cooking time: 35 minutes

1 pkg. Mrs. T's Pierogies (flavor of your choice) 
Ham cubes
Broccoli florets
1 (26 oz.) jar Alfredo sauce
Cherry tomatoes (optional)
Breadcrumbs

Create a casserole by combining frozen pierogies in a 9x13" pan with pre-cooked ham cubes and broccoli florets. Stir in Alfredo sauce.
For more color, add cherry tomatoes. Top with breadcrumbs, if desired
Bake at 350 degrees F for 30-40 minutes until hot and bubbling.

So simple and a stick to your ribs meal.

This might sound like a very simple product, but it is a comfort food from where I am from, with the mashed potatoes and cheese inside of a delicate pasta.  Does it compare to home made?  Pretty darn close. I will purchase these again.