Pierogi with Bacon and Chives
and braised cabbage

Name: Pierogi with Bacon and Chives
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 6 strips Bacon, chopped; 1 Tbsp Chives (opt), chopped; 16 oz Pierogi, any type (look for these in the freezer section; sub ravioli or gnocchi); 1/3 cup Sour cream (sub plain or Greek yogurt); 12 oz Cabbage, red, thinly sliced; 5 oz Carrots, shredded (purchase pre-shredded carrots or use a box grater); 4 cloves Garlic, chopped; 1 Apples, any type, diced; 1 1/2 Tbsp Butter; 1 1/2 Tbsp Vinegar, apple cider

Active: 40 Total: 40

Original GF Paleo Vegetarian

Pierogi are stuffed dumplings that are filled with creamy potatoes, cheese, or meat and are common throughout Central and Eastern Europe. They are time-consuming to make from scratch, but are widely available in the freezer section of most grocery stores, giving us a great shortcut for this weeknight meal! These last appeared on a meal plan in 2019.
Smarts: Most pierogi that we found had instructions to cook straight from the freezer by either boiling or baking. We've noted it in the recipe below, but be sure to read the package directions and choose your preferred cooking method.

Ingredients

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Pierogi with Bacon and Chives:

Bacon - 6 strips , chopped
Chives (opt) - 1 Tbsp , chopped
Pierogi, any type - 16 oz (look for these in the freezer section; sub ravioli or gnocchi)
Sour cream - 1/3 cup (sub plain or Greek yogurt)

Braised Cabbage with Apples and Carrots:

Cabbage, red - 12 oz , thinly sliced
Carrots - 5 oz , shredded (purchase pre-shredded carrots or use a box grater)
Garlic - 4 cloves , chopped
Apples, any type - 1 , diced
Butter - 1 1/2 Tbsp
Vinegar, apple cider - 1 1/2 Tbsp

Prep

Cabbage / Carrots / Garlic / Bacon - Prep as directed. Combine cabbage and carrots in one container. Store garlic and bacon in their own containers. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
Apples / Chives - Prep as directed. (Note: You can leave the peel on the apples as you chop them.)

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Make

Check packaging on the pierogi you purchased for cooking instructions. Most can be prepared by boiling or baking, so prepare a pot of water or heat the oven, depending on your cooking preference.
While water is boiling or oven is heating, place a Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add bacon to heated Dutch oven and saute until crisp, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate. Drain off all but 1 Tbsp / 15 mL of bacon grease (for 4 servings; adjust if customizing) and return Dutch oven to heat.
To heated Dutch oven, add butter and then garlic and apples. Saute until garlic is fragrant, ~2 minutes. Add cabbage and carrots with a pinch of salt. Continue cooking until cabbage is tender, 14 to 16 minutes, stirring frequently.
Meanwhile, cook pierogi according to the method you chose.
When cabbage is tender, stir in vinegar. Taste and season with some salt and pepper.
Serve pierogi with bacon and chives on top. Enjoy with sour cream and cabbage on the side.

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