Sausage and Perogi Skillet

Ever had a perogi?  I hadn't up until a couple of years ago.  If you like mashed potatoes and pasta, you will like them!  I have found a few recipes that we have tried in the last couple of years, and they have been great.  My favorite one is these Bacon and Cheese Perogies.    This one was good, though.  A little healthier than the version with the cream sauce!  I tweaked the original recipe slightly, and it turned out good :)  


Sausage and Perogi Skillet
From:  Taste of Home

• 1 package (16.9 ounces) frozen potato and onion pierogies (4 cheese ones would be good too)
• 1 package (14 ounces) smoked turkey sausage, cut in half lengthwise and sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons butter, divided
• 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 1 package (14 ounces) coleslaw mix
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon celery salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• pinch of brown sugar

Directions

• Cook pierogies according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat,cook sausage in 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon oil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes longer or until coleslaw is wilted. Remove from the heat; keep warm.
• In another large skillet, heat remaining butter and oil. Drain pierogies; add to skillet. Cook and stir until browned; add the sausage mixture and toss to coat. Discard bay leaf.