Pierogi Pizza

This Pierogi Pizza is a comforting twist on a classic, featuring a creamy potato-cheddar filling, caramelized onions, bacon, and melty cheese on a crispy pizza crust. Finished with a garlic sour cream drizzle, it's the ultimate comfort food for family dinners or game day.

Prep Time20

Cook Time35

Total Time55

Course: Pizza Recipes

Cuisine: American, Italian/American

Keyword: pierogi pizza

Servings:

Author: Tatiana

Ingredients

Pizza

2 tablespoons butter
1 large yellow onion thinly sliced
2 cups cold mashed potatoes
1¾ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese divided
2 tablespoons sour cream
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 pound pizza dough
6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 green onions sliced

Garlic Sour Cream Drizzle

⅓ cup sour cream
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 garlic clove grated
1 tablespoon milk
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Pinch black pepper

Instructions

Caramelize the Onion: Melt the butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add the onion and cook for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown. Set aside.
Make the Potato Filling: In a bowl, mix the mashed potatoes, ¾ cup cheddar cheese, sour cream, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until combined.
Make the Drizzle: Whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Assemble the Pizza: Preheat the oven to 500°F (260°C). Stretch the dough into a 12-inch round and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet or pizza peel. Spread the potato filling over the dough, leaving a ½-inch border. Top with the caramelized onions, bacon, remaining 1 cup cheddar, and mozzarella.
Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
Finish: Let rest for 2–3 minutes. Drizzle with the garlic sour cream sauce, sprinkle with green onions, slice, and serve.

Notes

Use thick mashed potatoes, not runny mashed potatoes.
Freshly shredded cheese melts best.
For extra pierogi flavor, add 2 tablespoons chopped chives to the potato filling.
A pizza stone helps make a crisp crust.
If desired, serve with extra sour cream on the side.

Nutrition