Baked Pierogi Casse

Ingredients:

package (16 oz) frozen potato and onion pierogies

tablespoon water

oz kielbasa sausage, sliced

oz cream cheese (from 8-oz package), very softened

1/2 cup sour cream

1/2 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)

1/8 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper

cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)

1/2 cup thinly diagonally sliced green onions

PREPARATION:

Heat oven to 375°F. Spray12x8-inch (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.

Place frozen pierogies and water in medium microwave-safe bowl; cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on High 2 minutes; stir. Continue microwaving on High 1 1/2 to 2 minutes until thawed. Place pierogies evenly in casserole. Top with sausage.

In medium bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, chicken broth and pepper with whisk. Stir in 1/2 cup of the Cheddar cheese and 1/3 cup of the green onions (reserve remaining onions for topping).

Pour cream cheese mixture evenly over pierogies. Cover with foil; bake 22 to 27 minutes or until center is heated through and temperature reaches 165°F.

Uncover, and top with remaining cheese; bake 3 to 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with reserved green onions.