What To Serve With Perogies? 10 Quick & Easy Side Dishes

Perogies are a great type of comfort food that goes with a variety of dishes. When served with any of the side meals listed below, you will definitely enjoy a maximum level of satisfaction.

With these side dishes, easy meals with perogies should no longer be a problem.

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Also known as pierogi, perogies are half-moon dumplings of unleavened dough with fillings. They are associated with Eastern and Central European cuisine.

This delicious meal is usually made of pastry dough or flour and filled with quark, mashed potatoes, mushrooms, sauerkraut, spinach, ground meat, fried onions, fruits (such as apples, apricots, and berries), cheese, and bacon.

One great feature of perogies is that they can be served with different dishes. This article takes a detailed look at some perogies side dish ideas. Read to find out more.

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1. Green Salad

When thinking about the perfect meal that goes with perogies, green salad is a good option.

Some of the ingredients used in a green salad include red or green lettuce, yellow peppers, spinach, beans and legumes, olive oil, sunflower seeds, tomatoes, kale, green peas, avocado oil, walnut oil, etc.

• For a Mexican feel of this salad, use pepitas instead of sunflower seeds with black olives, tomatoes, well-sliced jalapenos, and then sprinkle queso fresco. Dress with garlic, mayo, cayenne pepper, and lime juice.
• For a Mediterranean taste, use garbanzo seeds instead of sunflower seeds, and add sliced kalamata olives, a pinch of each thyme, one-half of cherry tomatoes, basil, oregano, and pepper, then toss the salad. Dress with little balsamic and olive oil when serving.
• For a Hawaiian salad, use a can of drained, sliced chunks of pineapple and mandarin oranges, silver almonds in place of sunflower seeds, and ham instead of bacon.

@bettycrocker

2.Steamed Veggie

Perogies can also be served with steamed veggies. These veggies can be prepared with 2 tablespoons of margarine or butter, 1 small clove of finely chopped garlic, 1 teaspoon of grated lime peel, 1 teaspoon of finely chopped serrano, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice, 3 cups of cut-up fresh vegetables.

To cook simply, melt butter on low heat, and then add garlic. Allow to cook for about 20 seconds, and then add chile, lime peel, salt, and lime juice and mix properly in a 1-quart saucepan—heat 1 cup of water to boiling in a 4-quart saucepan in a steamer basket.

Add the cut-up vegetable, cover, and allow to cook for 4 to 5 minutes, or until it is crisp-tender. Serve with a subtle coating of the butter mixture.

@culinaryhill

3.Fried Bacon

When served with perogies, fried bacon is simply tender, crispy, and irresistible. To prepare, place a rimmed baking sheet on the oven pan.

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Closely place the strips of bacon on the sheet.

Allow the bacon to bake for approximately 15 minutes. Depending on your preference, monitor the oven after 10 minutes.

When out of the oven, take the slices of bacon and place them on paper towels to drain the extra grease off.

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4.Brussels sprouts with bacon

This is a super delicious 2-ingredient side dish perfect for the whole family; it is fast and easy to prepare. All you need is the following ingredients:

1 ½ pound of washed and dried Brussels sprouts, 120 grams of diced pancetta or bacon, ¼ cup of good olive oil, 4 cloves of finely chopped or crushed garlic, 1 teaspoon of salt, ½ teaspoon of cracked black pepper, 2 tablespoons of balsamic glaze.

To prepare, simply preheat the oven to 220 degrees, and coat a large baking pan lightly with a light coating oil.

Cut the sprouts in half and trim the ends, and toss a proper mixture of Brussels sprouts, bacon, garlic with some drops of olive oil seasoned with pepper and salt. Arrange the mixture on one layer, and roast the sprouts. Turn them once while cooking until they are tender.

The bacon will take about 25 to 30 minutes to be well cooked and crispy. Toss it with balsamic vinegar and serve with your perogies.

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5.Sour Cream

Sour cream is a fermented fresh cream that has a sour taste and can be used as a savory topping.

Preparing this cream is quite easy. Ingredients needed include milk, fresh lemon juice, cream, and a neat jar are required. To prepare, combine all ingredients properly in the jar.

Cover for a night using a breathable cloth. Stir the mixture properly, and you are good to go.

@foodiecrush

6.Caramelized Onions

Caramelized onions are flavorful and full of so many nutritional benefits.

They are made by slowly cooking your onions until they melt into soft, deep browns. Ingredients needed include onions, butter, canola oil, kosher salt, white balsamic vinegar, fresh thyme.

To prepare, slice the onion bulb in half, then slice in half-moon shapes. Add kosher salt to help bring out the moisture as they are being cooked. Add oil (vegetable, canola, or olive) with butter.

This melts together and makes the onion turn brown slowly but does not get burnt. To drive home the caramelized flavor, add fresh thyme to give it a herbal flavor.

@saltysidedish

7. Dill Cucumber Salad

Ingredients needed in this perogies side dish include fresh English cucumbers, sour cream, white vinegar, fresh dill, minced garlic, sugar, salt, and pepper.

To prepare, place finely sliced cucumbers in a big mixing bowl and set aside. Mix sour cream, vinegar, dill, salt, garlic, pepper, and sugar in a smaller mixing bowl.

Coat all the cucumber slices evenly by pouring the sour cream mixture over them and toss. Mix the salad before serving to avoid moisture and settling.

@spicysouthernkitchen

8. Green Cabbage with Bacon

This German-inspired perogies side dish is made with 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil, 4 bacon slices cut into ½ inch pieces crosswise, 1 thinly sliced onion, 1 medium green cabbage with pieces cut and cored in 1 to 1 ½ inch, ¼ cup of cider vinegar, ¼ cup of sugar, 3 tablespoons of soy sauce.

To prepare, heat oil in a large and heavy pot, add the bacon and allow to cook while stirring frequently until it gets brown and crispy.

Put the bacon on a plate with a slotted spoon, and then place your cabbage and onion in a pot and cook for 10 minutes while stirring until the cabbage is wilted.

Cook the cabbage for another 10 minutes until it is crisp-tender, but this time with sugar, soy sauce, and vinegar added to it. Then stir the bacon in.

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9. Roasted Cherry tomatoes

Roasted cherry tomatoes are quite easy to prepare.

All you need to make this side dish include tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper, and fresh herbs.

To prepare, preheat the oven to about 400 degrees. Toss your oil, salt, crushed garlic, pepper, and halved tomatoes in a large mixing bowl until they are well coated. Place in a single layer on a large baking sheet and roast for about 20 to 25 minutes.

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10. Cranberry Relish

This condiment is quite easy to prepare and enjoyable. To cook, start by chopping the cranberries into small pieces using a processor.

However, you must ensure that they are not blended into a paste. The pulse button of the processor should be set between 8 to 10. Chop orange and apple in the same manner when the cranberries are done. Add sugar and allow the flavors to mix properly.

Your perogies side dish is ready to be served.