Pierogi and Cheese Bake

Forget Macaroni and Cheese.  Make this with any pierogi you like. 

  6 Slice Bacon                                                    1/2 Tsp black pepper

  3 Tbl Butter                                                      16 Ounce Frozen Pierogi

  3 Tbl Cake Flour                                               4 Slice cooked bacon, crumbled

  1.5 Cup Milk                                                     1 Cup Frozen Peas

  1.5 Cup Shredded Cheddar                                                     

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.

In a large skilled, brown bacon until crisp.  Remove from pan to paper towels.  In same pan, brown pierogi on both sides. 

Put in a  large bowl, add the peas.

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine butter and flour.  Add milk a little at a time until well combined and thickened.  Add Cheddar cheese and pepper and whisk until smooth.   

Pour over the pierogi and add the crumbled bacon.  Stir to combine.   Pour into prepared baking dish.  Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until bubbly.