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Roasted Cabbage with Kielbasa and Pierogi

By Camila Chaparro

Published on April 9, 2026

Time

45 minutes

Yield

Serves 4

Roasted Cabbage with Kielbasa and Pierogi

Ingredients

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard, divided½ teaspoon plus 1⁄8 teaspoon table salt, divided¼ teaspoon plus pinch pepper, divided1 small head green cabbage (1 1⁄2 pounds), cut through core into 1 1⁄4-inch wedges14 ounces kielbasa sausage, sliced 3⁄4 inch thick on bias1 pound frozen pierogi 1⁄3 cup plus 1 tablespoon water, divided2 tablespoons unsalted butter ¼ cup torn fresh dill

Before You Begin

This recipe was developed using cheddar pierogi, but other fillings work too. Just make sure to use frozen pierogi and precooked smoked kielbasa. You will need a 12-inch nonstick skillet with a tight-fitting lid. You can swap out the kielbasa for andouille or smoked chorizo sausage. Dollops of sour cream or plain Greek yogurt will enrich this meal in a very good way. 

Instructions

  1. Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 450 degrees. Spray rimmed baking sheet with vegetable oil spray. Whisk 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard, ½ teaspoon table salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper together in bowl. Brush 1 head green cabbage, cut through core into 1¼-inch wedges, with oil mixture, then arrange cut side down on prepared sheet. Roast cabbage until beginning to brown around edges, about 12 minutes.
  2. Remove sheet from oven and arrange 14 ounces kielbasa sausage, sliced ¾-inch thick on bias, cut side down on sheet around cabbage. Return sheet to oven and roast until cabbage is tender and kielbasa is browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer cabbage and kielbasa to serving platter; cover to keep warm.
  3. Meanwhile, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add 1 pound frozen pierogi (they will overlap) and cook until light golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Carefully add ⅓ cup water, cover, and cook until pierogi are tender and water has been mostly absorbed, about 3 minutes. Uncover skillet and continue to cook until remaining water has evaporated, about 1 minute. Transfer pierogi to platter with cabbage and kielbasa. 
  4. Melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter in now-empty skillet over medium heat. Whisk in remaining 1 tablespoon water, remaining 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard, remaining ⅛ teaspoon salt, and remaining pinch pepper. Drizzle cabbage, kielbasa, and pierogi with sauce and sprinkle with ¼ cup torn dill. Serve. 
Roasted Cabbage with Kielbasa and Pierogi
Photography by Daniel J. van Ackere. Styling by Elle Simone.

Roasted Cabbage with Kielbasa and Pierogi

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By Camila Chaparro

Published on April 9, 2026

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Time

45 minutes

Yield

Serves 4

Ingredients

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard, divided
½ teaspoon plus 1⁄8 teaspoon table salt, divided
¼ teaspoon plus pinch pepper, divided
1 small head green cabbage (1 1⁄2 pounds), cut through core into 1 1⁄4-inch wedges
14 ounces kielbasa sausage, sliced 3⁄4 inch thick on bias
1 pound frozen pierogi
1⁄3 cup plus 1 tablespoon water, divided
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
¼ cup torn fresh dill

Ingredients

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard, divided
½ teaspoon plus 1⁄8 teaspoon table salt, divided
¼ teaspoon plus pinch pepper, divided
1 small head green cabbage (1 1⁄2 pounds), cut through core into 1 1⁄4-inch wedges
14 ounces kielbasa sausage, sliced 3⁄4 inch thick on bias
1 pound frozen pierogi
1⁄3 cup plus 1 tablespoon water, divided
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
¼ cup torn fresh dill

Ingredients

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard, divided
½ teaspoon plus 1⁄8 teaspoon table salt, divided
¼ teaspoon plus pinch pepper, divided
1 small head green cabbage (1 1⁄2 pounds), cut through core into 1 1⁄4-inch wedges
14 ounces kielbasa sausage, sliced 3⁄4 inch thick on bias
1 pound frozen pierogi
1⁄3 cup plus 1 tablespoon water, divided
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
¼ cup torn fresh dill

Why This Recipe Works

Classic comfort is the name of the game here. Cabbage wedges and kielbasa slices roast in the oven while plush pierogi steam in a skillet. A mustardy butter sauce and a flurry of dill elevate everything. Keeping the core on the cabbage wedges holds them together.

Before You Begin

This recipe was developed using cheddar pierogi, but other fillings work too. Just make sure to use frozen pierogi and precooked smoked kielbasa. You will need a 12-inch nonstick skillet with a tight-fitting lid. You can swap out the kielbasa for andouille or smoked chorizo sausage. Dollops of sour cream or plain Greek yogurt will enrich this meal in a very good way. 

Instructions

  1. Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 450 degrees. Spray rimmed baking sheet with vegetable oil spray. Whisk 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard, ½ teaspoon table salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper together in bowl. Brush 1 head green cabbage, cut through core into 1¼-inch wedges, with oil mixture, then arrange cut side down on prepared sheet. Roast cabbage until beginning to brown around edges, about 12 minutes.
  2. Remove sheet from oven and arrange 14 ounces kielbasa sausage, sliced ¾-inch thick on bias, cut side down on sheet around cabbage. Return sheet to oven and roast until cabbage is tender and kielbasa is browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer cabbage and kielbasa to serving platter; cover to keep warm.
  3. Meanwhile, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add 1 pound frozen pierogi (they will overlap) and cook until light golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Carefully add ⅓ cup water, cover, and cook until pierogi are tender and water has been mostly absorbed, about 3 minutes. Uncover skillet and continue to cook until remaining water has evaporated, about 1 minute. Transfer pierogi to platter with cabbage and kielbasa. 
  4. Melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter in now-empty skillet over medium heat. Whisk in remaining 1 tablespoon water, remaining 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard, remaining ⅛ teaspoon salt, and remaining pinch pepper. Drizzle cabbage, kielbasa, and pierogi with sauce and sprinkle with ¼ cup torn dill. Serve. 

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