Name: Perogies and Sausage Skillet
Ingredients: 1 box frozen perogies (about 16 oz, whatever flavor you like – potato and cheese are classic, but you do you); 1 lb kielbasa or your favorite smoked sausage (Polish, Ukrainian, or even Italian works); 1 large onion (yellow or sweet onion works best); 2 bell peppers (any color – I like using red and green for the color); 3 cloves garlic (or 5 if you’re keeping vampires away); 2 tablespoons butter (the real stuff, not that diet margarine nonsense); 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin if you’re feeling fancy); 1 teaspoon paprika (smoked paprika if you’ve got it); 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (or a couple sprigs of fresh); Salt and pepper to taste; Splash of chicken broth or white wine (about 1/4 cup – optional but adds amazing flavor); Sour cream for serving (non-negotiable in my opinion); Chopped fresh parsley or green onions (for pretending you’re sophisticated)

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Okay, so this is basically my go-to “I need comfort food in 30 minutes” meal. I discovered it during college when I was broke, hungry, and had zero cooking skills. It’s like a hug in food form – crispy potato perogies, savory sausage, and caramelized onions all hanging out in one pan. The best part? You only need ONE skillet, which means minimal cleanup (you’re welcome). This recipe has saved many of my weeknights and impressed more than a few friends who thought I suddenly became a chef.

Ingredients

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1 box frozen perogies (about 16 oz, whatever flavor you like – potato and cheese are classic, but you do you)
1 lb kielbasa or your favorite smoked sausage (Polish, Ukrainian, or even Italian works)
1 large onion (yellow or sweet onion works best)
2 bell peppers (any color – I like using red and green for the color)
3 cloves garlic (or 5 if you’re keeping vampires away)
2 tablespoons butter (the real stuff, not that diet margarine nonsense)
2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin if you’re feeling fancy)
1 teaspoon paprika (smoked paprika if you’ve got it)
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (or a couple sprigs of fresh)
Salt and pepper to taste
Splash of chicken broth or white wine (about 1/4 cup – optional but adds amazing flavor)
Sour cream for serving (non-negotiable in my opinion)
Chopped fresh parsley or green onions (for pretending you’re sophisticated)