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Simple Frozen Perogies Recipe with Breadcrumbs

Need a quick yet filling weeknight side dish idea? Turn to the freezer with this easy frozen perogies recipe with a buttery bread crumb topping!

A square plate with breader perogies arranged in rows.

Frozen Perogies (Pierogies) to the Rescue!

My kids tend to be picky eaters so you can imagine how excited I was to discover that they all like perogies! I don’t have the skills to make them from scratch which is why I’m grateful to be able to find them in the frozen food section at the grocery store.

Overhead view of a round plate with with the cooked frozen perogies recipe, breaded chicken, cauliflower and coleslaw.

We all really enjoy either the bacon and potato or cheese and potato varieties. I love that these frozen pierogies are simple to prepare which I’m making other parts of the meal. Our crispy breaded chicken is always a hit alongside the toasted perogies.

Dinner table set with platter of perogies, chicken snitzel and coleslaw.

The frozen perogis are also quite inexpensive to buy. A couple of bags are perfect for feeding a crowd during a party or get-together.

Ingredients Needed for this Frozen Perogies Dish

This simple side dish idea needs just 3 ingredients:

  • frozen perogies of your choice (4-5 per person is plenty)
  • bread crumbs (plain or Italian seasoned)
  • butter, margarine or a little oil

How to Cook Frozen Perogies

Bring water in a medium to large pot to boil.

Add frozen perogies to the boiling water and cook about 7-10 minutes, until the perogis float to the top of the water.

Drain the perogies or scoop out of the water with a slotted spoon.

How to Coat Perogis with Breadcrumbs

In the meantime, heat butter/oil to medium heat in a large frying pan.

Add perogies to the melted butter in the frying pan in a single layer. You may need to do a couple of batches if cooking a lot of perogies.

Sprinkle with bread crumbs to coat. Fry for 1-2 minutes until golden brown then flip to the other side. Sprinkle again and fry for another 1-2 minutes.

Close up image of a white rectangular platter filed with breaded pierogies in a row. A couple sprigs of parsley garnish the platter.

That’s it! Our simple recipe for how to make frozen perogies taste better!

For best results, be sure to serve it while warm. On their own, homemade pierogies are great with a dollop of sour cream sprinkled with bacon bits or your favorite dipping sauce.

What to Serve with this Frozen Pierogies Side Dish

Frozen perogies make a simple side dish for any meal where you’d consider adding potatoes, pasta or rice. We often serve them alongside:

A place setting with place filled with breaded chicken strips, cauliflower, perogies and coleslaw.

How to Store Leftover Cooked Perogies

Once cooked, frozen perogies are best enjoyed right away. If you do have some leftovers, place them in a sealed container in the fridge. Use up within 3 days.

Overhad view of platter filled with rows of breaded perogies, garnished with parsley.

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Simple Frozen Perogies with Breadcrumbs

Jane and Sonja
Delight your family with these delicious and easy frozen perogies with breadcrumbs. An easy weeknight side dish or large batch meal for a crowd.
5 from 24 votes
Prep Time 0 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine European
Servings 4 people
Calories 323 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 16 frozen perogies of your choice
  • 1/4 cup bread crumbs plain or Italian seasoned
  • 1/4 cup butter, margarine or vegetable oil

Instructions
 

  • Bring water in cooking pot to boil.
  • Add frozen perogies and cook about 7-10 minutes, until perogis float to the top.
  • Drain the perogies.
  • In the meantime, heat butter/oil in a large frying pan.
  • Add perogies to the frying pan in one layer.
  • Sprinkle with bread crumbs to coat. Fry for 1-2 minutes then flip to the other side. Sprinkle again and fry for another 1-2 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 323kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 573mgPotassium: 17mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 369IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 46mgIron: 2mg
Keyword appetizers, side dish
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Close up image of cooked frozen perogies recipe with a golden toasted breadcrumb coating.
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Vicki Finn

Thursday 28th of January 2021

I love perogies! Even better crispy with breadcrumbs. This is a delicious easy weeknight meal.

Avanti

Thursday 21st of January 2021

Yummy!!

Foodgoggle

Thursday 23rd of April 2020

They look so yum, saved on to our site.

Sarah

Wednesday 22nd of April 2020

My family loves frozen perogies. I would have never thought to coat them in breadcrumbs and then fry them! That sounds amazing. I definitely need to try this the next time we make some perogies.

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