Bacon Pierogie Bake

Ingredients

• 1 (16 oz) package frozen potato and onion pierogies
• 2 slices center-cut bacon, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/3 cup 1/3-less-fat cream cheese
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup thin sliced green onions
• 1 small plum tomato, seeded, and diced

Pepper

• Cooking spray

Directions

1. 1- Preheat the oven to 400.
2. 2- Spray a baking dish with cooking spray. Arrange the frozen pierogies in the dish.
3. 3- In a medium saucepan, cook the bacon until crisp. Remove the bacon from the pan.
4. 4- Add garlic to the drippings, cook for 30 seconds. Add the cream cheese, stirring until it melts. Add the broth, stir continuously until it's all incorporated.
5. 5- Pour the sauce mixture over the pierogies. Top with the cheddar cheese.
6. 6- Bake for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven, top with the tomatoes and bacon, and return it to the oven. Bake for 5 additional minutes.
7. 7- Remove from the oven sprinkle with green onions and black pepper. Serve hot.