General Cooking Instructions

ALL CHEEMO PEROGIES ARE PRECOOKED AND ONLY NEED TO BE REHEATED BEFORE SERVING.

Canadian Pan Fried – A traditional favourite

Cover bottom of frying pan with cooking oil, margarine, or butter and heat to 190⁰C (375⁰F), or medium heat. Place frozen perogies into frying pan and fry for approximately 3-4 minutes until golden brown. Then turn perogies over and brown on other side for 3-4 minutes. Remove and serve with your choice of favourite toppings like sour cream, onions, or bacon bits.

Boiled – For a lighter taste of CHEEMO!

Place frozen CHEEMO perogies into boiling water and stir gently with a wooden spoon or spatula to prevent perogies from sticking together or to the bottom of the pot. Boil for 3-5 minutes until they float to the top and are well puffed. Drain in a colander, and toss gently in melted butter or margarine. Serve with sautéed onions, bacon bits, and/or light sour cream.

Barbecue – A great alternative to baked potatoes!

Place a single layer of frozen perogies in a double thickness of aluminum foil. Dot liberally with butter, margarine, or oil and season with salt and pepper. Add chopped onions if desired. Wrap loosely in foil and ensure edges of foil are sealed. Place on barbecue over medium heat for approximately 15 minutes, turned package over every 3-4 minutes to ensure even browning. Remove and serve with your favourite toppings.

Baked – A light and crispy alternative

Place frozen perogies flat side down on a non-stick baking pan. Spray tops of perogies with cooking oil, or brush perogies with light coating of cooking oil. Place in oven at 175⁰C (375⁰F) for approximately 15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with non-fat sour cream or other favourite toppings.

Microwave

To successfully microwave CHEEMO perogies, first place frozen perogies in hot tap water for 3-4 minutes. Remove perogies from water and place in microwave dish. Cover with vented plastic wrap and microwave on high power for 2-3 minutes. Remove and serve.

Warning

DO NOT DEEP FRY or fully submerge perogies in cooking oil. Use only as directed.