🌮 Polish-Style Taco with Pierogi Taco Shells
A Creative Fusion of Mexican and Polish Comfort Food
If you love tacos and also have a soft spot for Polish comfort food, this recipe is going to blow your mind. Imagine a crispy, golden pierogi-inspired taco shell, stuffed with sauerkraut and smoky kielbasa, then topped with caramelized onions and crispy bacon. It’s hearty, flavorful, and a beautiful cultural mashup that works perfectly for dinner, parties, or even game-day food.
This dish celebrates the warm, rustic flavors of Poland with the handheld convenience of a taco. The pierogi dough forms the base, giving a soft-yet-crispy bite, while the filling is a savory mix of cabbage, sausage, and bacon — the backbone of traditional Polish cuisine. It’s comfort food reinvented in a new way!
🛒 Ingredients (for 6 tacos)
For the Pierogi Taco Shells
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup softened butter
- Pinch of salt
For the Filling
- 2 cups sauerkraut (well-drained)
- 12 oz kielbasa sausage, sliced and pan-fried
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 tbsp butter or oil (for frying onion)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Make Pierogi Taco Shells
- Mix flour, egg, sour cream, butter, and salt into a smooth dough.
- Roll dough thin and cut circles (about 6-inch).
- Cook each circle in a dry skillet until golden on both sides, about 1–2 minutes per side.
- Keep warm and flexible (like soft taco shells).
2. Prepare the Filling
- Fry kielbasa slices until browned.
- In the same pan, sauté onion in butter until golden and caramelized.
- Warm the sauerkraut slightly in a pan.
3. Assemble Tacos
- Place sauerkraut inside each pierogi taco shell.
- Top with kielbasa slices, caramelized onion, and crumbled bacon.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
🌟 Tips & Variations
- Add shredded cheese (like smoked gouda) for a creamy twist.
- Use red cabbage sauerkraut for extra color.
- Try mini versions for appetizers.
📌 Short Guide (Quick Reference)
- Pierogi Shells → Dough (flour, egg, sour cream, butter), roll thin, cook like flatbread.
- Filling → Pan-fry kielbasa, caramelize onions, warm sauerkraut, cook bacon.
- Assemble → Fill shells with sauerkraut, kielbasa, onion, bacon, garnish parsley.
