What To Serve With Perogies: 25 Savory Side Dishes

Wondering what to serve with perogies? These filled half-moon dumplings from Eastern Europe are classic comfort food that can be the main dish or a side. Either way, we have 25 amazing recipes to go with perogies that will make a delicious meal the whole family will love!

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• What are perogies?
• What is the traditional way to cook perogies?
• How are perogies traditionally served?
• What to Serve with Perogies
• Meaty Mains
• Pretzel Crusted Pork Chops
• Cherry Balsamic Pork Tenderloin
• BBQ Bacon Wrapped Kielbasa
• Oven BBQ Pork Spare Ribs
• Slow Cooker Beef Brisket
• Chicken Paprikash
• Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
• Taco Lasagna
• Pittsburgh Pierogi 'Nachos'
• Perfect Vegetable Sides
• Sweet Caramelized Onions
• Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Broccoli & Asparagus
• Roasted Carrots, Parsnips & Squash
• Sautéed Green Cabbage
• Simple Skillet Green Beans
• Sautéed Wild Mushrooms with Garlic
• Parmesan Garlic Roasted Tomatoes
• Fresh Delicious Salads
• Cobb Salad
• Red Cabbage Slaw
• Grilled Green Salad
• Greek Cucumber Salad
• Cranberry Relish
• Comforting Soups
• Roasted Beet Soup
• Creamy Roasted Cauliflower Soup
• Polish Coddle
• Borscht
• Pierogi FAQs
• Related Posts
• 💬 Comments

What are perogies?

Pierogi (plural Eastern European spelling), or perogies, are small dough pockets typically filled with mashed potatoes, fried onions, sauerkraut, spinach, mushrooms, meat or bacon. But they can also have a sweet filling made with fruit such as berries, apricots and apples or a sweet cream cheese.

What is the traditional way to cook perogies?

Pierogi are traditionally boiled in a large pot of water first and removed with a slotted spoon when they float to the top. Then they can either be baked until golden brown or fried in a large skillet in melted butter or olive oil over medium heat.

How are perogies traditionally served?

Pierogi are simply served with a traditional Polish topping of a dollop of sour cream, Greek yogurt or cottage cheese, melted butter, fried onions or pork rinds. You can change up the flavor profile with a sauce made with fresh herbs such as thyme, basil, parsley or chives and green onions.

What to Serve with Perogies

This recipe collection shows you the best options of what goes with perogies for dinner to make a complete meal. From meats to serve to savory side dishes to bright salads to cozy soups and dipping sauces, we have you covered!

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Meaty Mains

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Pretzel Crusted Pork Chops

Savory perogies would be a delicious accompaniment to these tender and juicy pork chops. Top with a spicy honey mustard sauce or a chunky apple chutney!

Total time: 40 min Active: 15 min

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Cherry Balsamic Pork Tenderloin

This delicious pork tenderloin recipe is a super flavorful, quick, easy, keto, and gluten-free entrée to balance carb comforting perogies.

Total time: 1 hr Active: 20 min

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BBQ Bacon Wrapped Kielbasa

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This Polish sausage gets even tastier when wrapped in bacon! Delicious bites that will go perfectly alongside your sauerkraut, mushroom, cheese and potato perogies.

Total time: 35 min Active: 10 min

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Oven BBQ Pork Spare Ribs

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These easy, no fuss Oven-Baked BBQ Spare Ribs are fall-off-the-bone tender and made with only 3 ingredients. A delicious protein to have savory perogies on the side.

Total time: 2 hrs 55 min  Active: 10 min

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Slow Cooker Beef Brisket

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Slow cooked to tender perfection, this beef brisket gets a good dry spice rub down before hitting the crockpot then coated in a homemade BBQ sauce. After slow cooking magic, you’ll have tender, tasty beef! When paired with veggie or potato pierogi you'll have an unforgettable meal.

Total time: 10 hrs 15 min  Active: 15 min

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Chicken Paprikash

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This authentic Hungarian dish featuring tender chicken in a rich, creamy paprika-infused sauce is begging for savory pierogi on the side or sweet ones for dessert.

Total time: 1 hr Active: 10 min

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Stuffed Cabbage Rolls

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Tender cabbage leaves filled with ground beef and rice and baked in a homemade tomato sauce is another classic comfort food. Cabbage rolls pair perfectly with your favorite perogies.

Total time: 1 hr 30 min Active: 30 min

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Taco Lasagna

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A great thing about perogies is they can literally go with anything! So why not pair some Polish dumplings with this Mexican-Italian mash up?! Perogies will fit right in with this comforting casserole of pasta layered with seasoned taco meat, salsa and lots of gooey cheddar cheese.

Total time: 45 min  Active: 15 min

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Pittsburgh Pierogi 'Nachos'

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You don't have to be a Steelers fan to love this kicked up game day dish! Replace tortilla chips with your favorite pierogi and top with kielbasa, sauerkraut and a gooey homemade beer cheese sauce. Yum!

Total time: 45 min  Active: 15 min

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Perfect Vegetable Sides

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Sweet Caramelized Onions

Jammy caramelized onions are so versatile and delicious on burgers, steak and definitely when draped over savory perogies! It’s a traditional topping and you can add bell peppers for an extra pop of color and flavor.

Total time: 45 min

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Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Broccoli & Asparagus

A delicious veggie medley of caramelized brussel sprouts, green beans, broccoli and asparagus. It’s a good balance of savory low carb vegetables and an easy sheet pan recipe that will go perfectly with perogies!

Total time: 35 min  Active: 15 min

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Roasted Carrots, Parsnips & Squash

An incredible medley of caramelized root vegetables coated in a balsamic maple syrup glaze. It’s healthy, vegan, gluten free and can be made ahead. A good side dish when serving perogies as the main event.

Total time: 1 hr  Active: 15 min

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Sautéed Green Cabbage

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An easy and delicious side dish that’s simply seasoned with salt, black pepper and a splash of apple cider vinegar for extra bite. A perfect complement to perogies and on the table in 15 minutes!

Total time: 15 min

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Simple Skillet Green Beans

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A simple skillet recipe of fresh string beans, garlic, olive oil and a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes for a little bit of spice. Finish this vegan side with a squeeze of lemon juice for brightness. A healthy, easy and delicious side for your perogies!

Total time: 15 min

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Sautéed Wild Mushrooms with Garlic

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A variety of wild mushrooms caramelized to perfection and well-seasoned with garlic and parsley brings earthy flavor to the menu. Such a perfect side dish to perogies filled with potato, sauerkraut or meat.

Total time: 25 min  Active: 15 min

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Parmesan Garlic Roasted Tomatoes

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These juicy baked tomatoes topped with parmesan cheese and garlic are bursting with flavor and will fit right in at the pierogi party! Simply toss the sliced tomatoes in a large bowl with just four other ingredients and pop in the oven on a rimmed baking sheet. Super easy!

Total time: 30 min Active: 10 min

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Fresh Delicious Salads

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Cobb Salad

Feast your eyes on this Cobb Salad full of fresh baby greens, asparagus, carrots, green beans, smoked salmon, crispy bacon and creamy soft-boiled eggs. A fresh, bright side salad to serve with your perogies!

Total time: 50 min  Active: 20 min

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Red Cabbage Slaw

This Asian-inspired slaw is a quick and easy, crisp and crunchy salad coated in a tangy sesame-ginger dressing. A delicious addition to the menu when having perogies.

Total time: 20 min

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Grilled Green Salad

Fire up the grill for some charred, smoky flavor in this Grilled Green Salad with chicken and halloumi dressed in a bright basil and parsley vinaigrette. Some potato perogies on the side would be a delicious addition!

Total time: 45 min  Active: 25 min

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Greek Cucumber Salad

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A quick and easy, flavorful salad made with crisp cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, feta and black olives coated in a lemon vinaigrette. A zesty and light side dish to balance hearty perogies.

Total time: 15 min

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Cranberry Relish

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You’ll love this fresh, bright, sweet n’ tart cranberry relish that’s full of crunch! A complementary contrast in texture to perogies that will last a week in the fridge.

Total time: 8 hrs 15 min  Active: 15 min

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Comforting Soups

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Roasted Beet Soup

Delicious, velvety, eye-catching Roasted Beet Soup with purple cauliflower and purple potatoes! It's healthy, perfect for meal prep and freezer friendly. Add perogies alongside for a complete meal!

Total time: 1 hr  Active: 30 min

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Creamy Roasted Cauliflower Soup

A super healthy, immune-boosting, bright and delicious soup with turmeric that’s a cinch to make and perfect for meal prep. It's full of warm, cozy flavors that go deliciously with comforting perogies.

Total time: 45 min  Active: 25 min

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Polish Coddle

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A simple yet hearty soup of kielbasa, potatoes and onion in a flavorful chicken broth ready to be topped with mini pierogis!

Total time: 45 min  Active: 10 min

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Borscht

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A hearty Ukrainian soup made of beef or pork stock, beets, cabbage and potatoes that would go perfectly with a few perogies on the side.

Total time: 2 hrs 30 min Active: 30 min

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Pierogi FAQs

How many perogies is a serving?

Perogies are rich, satisfying comfort food so you can plan on 2-3 per person when they’re an appetizer or side dish. If they’re the main course with other sides, figure 3-5 per person. Leftovers are great for breakfast the next day and will keep in the fridge up to a week.

Do you have to boil perogies before frying them?

If the perogies are frozen, they need to be boiled first. However, you don’t have to boil chilled pierogi that’s already precooked. You can put them straight into the skillet, oven or grilling pan.

What are perogies good dipped in?

Good savory dipping sauces for cheese and potato perogies other than sour cream are tomato sauce, pesto, creamy mushroom sauce or a chili sauce. For sweet tastes maple syrup, honey, fruit sauces and jams are great options.

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