Pierogies: Zesties, Pesto, and Butter and Onion

Zesties
(Serves 4)

Ingredients:

• 1 box of Mrs. T’s Potato and Cheddar Pierogies
• 1 cup Tabasco Hot Sauce
• 4 tablespoons chili powder
• non-stick cooking spray

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit
2. Combine hot sauce and chili powder in a medium bowl and mix well.
3. Spray pierogies with non-stick cooking spray and coat baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray
4. Arrange pierogies on baking sheet and bake for 16 to 18 minutes or until golden brown
5. Lightly spray pierogies with non-stick cooking spray and toss with seasoning mixture

Pierogy Pesto Bites
(Serves 6 appetizer portions)

Ingredients:

• 1 (8 oz) package of cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup prepared pesto
• 1/4 tablespoon salt
• 1  package of Mrs. T’s Potato and Cheddar Mini Pierogies
• 1/3 cup roasted red pepper strips, well drained
• 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted

Method:

1. Saute pierogies as package directs.
2. Stir softened cream cheese, pesto and salt in a medium bowl until well blended and smooth
3. Arrange pierogies on large serving platter, top each pierogi with a small dollop of pesto mixture.  Top each with a few roasted red pepper strips and sprinkle with pine nuts

Pierogies with Butter and Onions
(Serves 4)

Ingredients:

• 1 box of Mrs T’s Potato and Cheddar Pierogies
• 1 cup sliced onion
• 1/4 cup melted butter, margarine, or olive oil

Method:

1. Place pierogies in boiling water; about 5 to 7 minutes
2. Meanwhile, saute onions and butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat
3. Place sauteed onions and butter in a large bowl; add cooked pierogies and mix gently
4. Serve and top with sour cream, if desired

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