Pan-Fried Perogie Hash with Caramelized Onions and Kielbasa

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-31 · Updated 2026-05-31

A hearty skillet dish combining tender pan-fried perogies, sweet caramelized onions, and smoky kielbasa sausage, inspired by Pulaski’s Polish roots. This Polish-American-inspired comfort-food recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs frozen potato and cheese perogies, smoked kielbasa sausage, yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 12 pieces frozen potato and cheese perogies
• 8 oz, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds smoked kielbasa sausage
• 1 medium, thinly sliced yellow onion
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp chopped, for garnish fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp unsalted butter and 1 tbsp olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until melted and shimmering. Add 12 pieces frozen potato and cheese perogies in a single layer and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and crisp, then transfer to a plate.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp unsalted butter over medium-low heat along with 1 medium thinly sliced yellow onion and sprinkle with 1/2 tsp salt. Cook slowly for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are deeply caramelized and sweet.
3. Step 3: Add 8 oz sliced smoked kielbasa sausage to the caramelized onions and cook for 5 minutes over medium heat until the sausage is browned and heated through. Season with 1/4 tsp black pepper.
4. Step 4: Return the crispy perogies to the skillet and gently toss everything together for 2 minutes to combine flavors and heat through.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving.