Smoked Sausage and Pierogi Skillet Dinner

• tablespoon olive oil↗1
• medium sweet onion↗1

  diced

• large apples or 2 small apples↗1

  diced

• garlic cloves↗3

  minced

• dried thyme leaves↗3⁄4 teaspoon
• smoked sausage↗1 lb

  sliced

• potato and cheese pierogi1 lb

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Cook the pierogi according to the instructions on the package while cooking the rest of the dish in the skillet, unless they are heat and serve. (If they are heat and serve, reserve for step 7.).

2. 2

   Heat the oil in a large, non-stick skillet over medium heat.

3. 3

   Add the onion and cook until translucent, stirring frequently.

4. 4

   Add the apple and cook until softened, stirring frequently.

5. 5

   Add the garlic and thyme and stir well.

6. 6

   Add the sausage and cook until it starts to brown, stirring frequently.

7. 7

   Add the pierogi to the skillet and cook, covered, for approximately 5 minutes, stirring somewhat frequently.