Bacon, Cheddar Pierogie Bake

This was a very good dish- I served it as our main course, but it's original intention was for it to be a side dish. Enjoy!

1 (16 oz) package frozen potato and onion pierogies
2 - 3 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:
Preheat the oven to 400.

Spray a baking dish with cooking spray. Arrange the frozen pierogies in the dish.

In a medium saucepan, cook the bacon until crisp. Remove the bacon from the pan. 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.

Pour the sauce mixture over the pierogies. Top with the cheddar cheese.

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. Remove from the oven sprinkle with green onions and black pepper. Serve hot.

Originated from: www.stephaniecooks.blogspot.com