Pierogies Au Gratin

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (17 ounce) box mrs. t's potato and cheddar pierogies
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup dried seasoned breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

Recipe

• 1 boil pierogies as box directs.
• 2 meanwhile, melt butter in a 2 quart saucepan over medium heat. add flour; whisk over low heat until well blended. gradually add milk, paprika, salt, and pepper. cover over medium heat until mixture thickens and just boils.
• 3 remove from heat. whisk in cheddar cheese until smooth.
• 4 preheat oven to 375°f; grease four 2-cup ramekins or one 12x8-inch baking dish.
• 5 toss pierogies with cheese mixture. spoon into prepared ramekins or baking dish. bake ramekins 15 minutes or baking dish 20 minutes.
• 6 remove from oven. increase heat to broil. sprinkle top of ramekins or baking dish with breadcrumbs. broil 3 to 5 minutes or until breadcrumbs are golden brown. sprinkle with chives.
• 7 makes 4 servings.