Smoked Bacon-Wrapped Perogies are the ultimate comfort food. These perogies are soft and pillowy, while the bacon is crispy and salty. Combined, they create a dish that is both indulgent and flavorful. This recipe is also incredibly easy to make. Simply wrap each perogy in a piece of bacon, and then cook until the bacon is crisp. Bacon-wrapped perogies are the perfect appetizer or main course and are sure to please even the pickiest of eaters.
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Perogies are one of those classic comfort foods that everyone loves.
However, I discovered that you could make perogies even better if you wrap them in bacon.
If you have a smoker, you have to try these smoked bacon-wrapped perogies. These have been described by everyone who tries them as 'little pillows of Heaven.'
The bacon softens the perogies, turning them into tender little morsels. They're so easy to make, and everyone will love them.
This recipe is perfect for those days when you need to get a quick meal on the table. No defrosting or precooking of the perogies is required.
Wrapping them in bacon gives the perogies a unique and delicious flavor. I mean, who can resist a bit of bacon?
Give these smoked bacon-wrapped perogies a try for your next family dinner; you won't be disappointed!
Serve them with Smoked Italian Sausage and a Strawberry Spinach Salad or Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad for a complete meal everyone will love.
For more delicious bacon-wrapped recipes, try Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus and Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Breasts.
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- 👩🏻🍳 More delicious smoker recipes
- 🥟 What are perogies?
- ❤️ Why you will love this recipe
- 🥓 Ingredients
- ♨️ Instructions
- 📖 Substitutions
- 📖 Variations
- 🍽 Equipment
- 🌡️ Storage
- 💭 Top tips
- ❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- 🥗 What to serve with bacon-wrapped pierogies?
- 👪 More great recipes you'll love
- 📋 Recipe
- 📑 Food safety
- 💬 Comments
🥟 What are perogies?
A perogy, or pierogi, is Poland's national dish and has been around since the 13th century.
A perogy is a small half-moon dumpling made from flour, water, and salt. The dough is rolled out, cut into circles, and filled with anything from potato and cheese to sauerkraut and meat.
Pierogies can be boiled, fried, or both and are often served with sour cream and fried onions.
While they originated in Eastern Europe, pierogies have become popular in many parts of the world, and there are endless variations on the traditional Polish dumpling.
I used to make homemade pierogies and sell them many years ago, but most of the time these days, I don't have time to make them. So instead, I usually have a box of perogies in the freezer for a quick meal. These bacon-wrapped perogies are our favorite way to make them!
❤️ Why you will love this recipe
- Bacon-wrapped perogies are a particularly delicious and indulgent variation on the classic perogy.
- The salty, smoky flavor of bacon pairs perfectly with the creamy filling of the perogy.
- These perogies are easy to make and are made with frozen perogies. No defrosting or pre-cooking is required.
- These make an easy weeknight meal or a show-stopping appetizer on game days.
- The combination of savory bacon pairs perfectly with the fluffy perogy, and the combination is simply irresistible.
- This perogy recipe can be made ahead of time and placed in the fridge until you're ready to cook them.
- The smoky bacon adds a whole other level of flavor, and the crispy texture is the perfect contrast to the pierogies.
- Pierogies are always a hit, and this recipe takes them to a whole new level.
🥓 Ingredients
The ingredients needed for this recipe are short and simple and can be found at all grocery stores.
- Frozen perogies. I used frozen potato and cheese perogies.
- Bacon. I used regular bacon.
- Salt and pepper. I used freshly cracked black pepper and pink sea salt.
See the recipe card for quantities.
♨️ Instructions
Who doesn't love perogies? They're little pockets of heaven and even better when they're wrapped in bacon. If you're looking for a delicious way to enjoy perogies, try smoking them. Here's how:
Preheat your smoker to 225 degrees Fahrenheit.
Cut the bacon slices in half. Wrap each frozen perogy with half a piece of bacon. Place the wrapped perogies, seam side down, on a baking sheet or grilling tray in a single layer.
Add a sprinkle of salt and black pepper on top of the perogies.
Place the perogies on the grill. You can place the perogies directly on the grill or a grilling tray with holes.
Close the lid of the smoker and let them cook for 30 minutes.
Next, remove the perogies from the smoker and place them under your broiler for 4 minutes to crisp them up.
Make sure to place them on a sheet pan or broiler pan before putting them under the broiler. Use parchment paper on the baking sheet for easy cleanup.
The internal temperature of the pierogi should read 165 degrees F.
Serve pierogies with sour cream and green onion or your favorite dipping sauce. Enjoy!
Hint: The filling of the perogy is extremely hot! Exercise caution when biting into one. Take a second and blow on it to cool it off first. Trust me; your mouth will thank you! 🙂
Notes: Alternatively, instead of placing the perogies under the broiler, you could turn up the smoker to 325 degrees F and cook until the bacon is crispy.
I have tried both ways, and I prefer the broiler method. The perogies are moist and flavorful, whereas they are a bit more dried out on the smoker at the high temperature.
I also tried brushing the perogies with olive oil before smoking them, which didn't turn out well. As a result, the dough on the perogies had a chewy texture.
📖 Substitutions
- Perogies - instead of frozen perogies from the grocery store, you can use homemade perogies. I haven't tried this recipe with fresh perogies. I think it would be even more delicious, but the cooking time would have to be decreased.
- Bacon - use turkey bacon or ham instead of regular bacon.
- Salt and pepper - use your favorite seasoning instead of salt and pepper.
📖 Variations
Smoked bacon-wrapped perogies are a great appetizer or main dish. There are many variations, such as:
- Top the perogies with different types of cheese when you broil them in the oven, such as sharp cheddar cheese, Swiss, or mozzarella.
- For a bit of extra flavor, serve the perogies with caramelized onions, mushrooms, green onions, or extra bacon bits.
- If you want a bit of heat, sprinkle on some red pepper flakes or hot sauce.
- Another option is to top the perogies with browned butter, bread crumbs, and parmesan cheese before broiling them. This gives them a delicious crispy topping!
- Make a simple sauce with sour cream, onion powder, and garlic powder. Top the perogies with the sauce before serving.
- Serve the perogies with cooked ground beef and tomato sauce.
- For a different flavor profile, sprinkle on fresh herbs like parsley, dill, chives, thyme, rosemary, or basil.
🍽 Equipment
To make these smoked bacon-wrapped pierogies, you will need a pellet smoker. There are many different models and brands of pellet grills, and they may cook differently.
I made this pierogi recipe in a Pit Boss grill with wood pellets. You can also use any other smoker such as a Traeger grill, Char-Broil, Master Chef, or ZGrill.
I also used hickory wood pellets, making the bacon taste better! But, of course, feel free to use your favorite wood pellets.
🌡️ Storage
If you have any leftovers, store them in plastic wrap or an airtight container in the fridge. They will keep for up to 3 days.
Alternatively, you can store the cooked pierogies in the freezer for up to 2 months. Simply wrap them tightly in plastic wrap and place them in a freezer-safe bag before freezing.
To reheat, thaw in the fridge if frozen, then heat in the air fryer, oven, or smoker until hot.
💭 Top tips
- Choose regular bacon. Thick-cut bacon may take too long to cook, and the perogy may be overdone.
- Make sure to cook them at 225 degrees. This cooks them slowly over low heat so they won't burn or dry out.
- Sprinkle on some shredded classic cheddar cheese before popping them under the broiler.
- If serving at a party, keep them in a slow cooker on the 'warm' setting.
- Keep an eye on them while under the broiler, so they don't burn.
- After broiling, let them cool slightly so you don't burn yourself; they are hot!
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
No, there is no need to boil perogies before smoking them. Instead, the smoker gives them a nice, crispy exterior.
Yes, you can cook frozen perogies on the smoker. Preheat your smoker to 225 degrees F. Wrap the perogies in bacon and place directly on the smoker grates. Smoke for 30 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
No, you don't have to thaw frozen perogies before cooking them. Instead, cook them directly from the freezer.
Traditionally, perogies are served with fried onions, melted butter, pork rinds, or sour cream.
There are four pierogies in a serving.
🥗 What to serve with bacon-wrapped pierogies?
Some good options for main dishes or side dishes to serve with bacon-wrapped pierogies are:
- Sour cream and chives
- Caramelized onions
- Smoked Kielbasa Sausage
- Smoked Beef brisket
- Smoked pork tenderloin
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Coleslaw
- Carrot salad
- Creamy Cucumber Salad
- Creamy Potato Salad
- Sautéed onions and mushrooms
- Ribs
- Thin Pork Chops
- Smoked Corn on the Cob
- Caesar salad
- Cobb salad
- A simple green salad
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Smoked bacon-wrapped perogies are the perfect appetizer or main dish for your next party! So if you're looking for a new and delicious way to enjoy pierogies, give this recipe a try. And if you do, please let me know what you think. I would love to hear how they turn out for you.
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📋 Recipe
The Best Smoked Bacon-Wrapped Perogies
Equipment
- Pellet smoker
Ingredients
- 16-20 Perogies frozen
- 8-10 bacon slices cut in half
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your smoker to 225 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Wrap each frozen perogy with half a slice of bacon.
- Place the wrapped perogies, seam side down, on a baking sheet or grilling tray in a single layer.
- Add a sprinkle of salt and black pepper, and place the perogies directly on the grill, or on a grilling tray.
- Close the lid of the smoker and let them cook for 30 minutes.
- Remove the perogies from the smoker and place them on a baking sheet. Place under your broiler for 4 minutes to crisp them up.
- Serve perogies with sour cream and green onion or your favorite dipping sauce.
- Enjoy!
NOTE: The filling of the perogy is extremely hot! Exercise caution when biting into one. Take a second and blow on it to cool it off first.
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Notes
- Choose regular bacon. Thick-cut bacon may take too long to cook and the perogy will be overdone.
- Make sure to cook them at 225 degrees. This cooks them slowly over low heat so they won't burn.
- Sprinkle on some shredded classic cheddar cheese before popping them under the broiler.
- If serving at a party, keep them in a slow cooker on the 'warm' setting.
- Keep an eye on them while they are under the broiler so they don't burn.
- After broiling, let them cool slightly so you don't burn yourself, they are hot!
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📑 Food safety
- Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
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