Bremer Potato & Cheddar Pierogies

Megan also contributed to this review. 

Pierogies are a Central European food, with origins specifically in Poland. This food dates back hundreds of years. They’re actually called pierogi, but most English speakers add the “es” on the end.

The most common way to fill these dumplings is with potatoes and cheese, but they can also be filled with meat, mushrooms, or spinach. Aldi has sold a few iterations of pierogies over the years. It’s been a while since we first covered these back in 2019. I haven’t eaten them all that often lately, although they were a staple of my childhood, so it’s about time we revisit them.

Bremer Potato & Cheddar Pierogies are $2.29 in 2025 for a 16-ounce box with 12 pierogies, which is about 19 cents per pierogi. We bought these with our own funds.

These are currently a Regular Buy. However, at different times through the years, Aldi has offered them only as limited-time Aldi Finds. We’ve also seen Aldi release other versions with different fillings as Aldi Finds or Seasonal Items.

There are 3 serving per container, and one serving is 4 pierogies. Each serving has 220 calories, 2.5 grams of total fat, 0.5 grams of saturated fat, 560 milligrams of sodium, 42 grams of total carbohydrates, 1 gram of dietary fiber, 1 gram of total sugars, no added sugars, and 7 grams of protein.

If allergens are of concern, this product contains wheat, milk, soy, and egg.

There are 5 different ways to cook the pierogies, and they’re all listed on the back on the box.

The first method is to boil them. To do this, bring 4 quarts of water to a boil, add the frozen pierogies, and once the water comes to a boil with the added pierogies, cook them for 3 minutes. Then simply drain and serve.

The second method is sauteing them. Place the frozen pierogies in a skillet with butter or oil, then saute over medium heat and turn them occasionally until they’re golden brown on both sides, or approximately 8 minutes.

The third method is baking them. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit, and place frozen pierogies on a rimmed baking sheet coated with non-stick spray. Spray both sides of the pierogies, then put them in the oven and bake 18-20 minutes until they’re nicely browned. For best results, turn the pierogies over halfway through baking.

The fourth cooking method is deep frying. Preheat the oil to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, then place the frozen pierogies in the oil for 4 minutes until they’re golden brown and they float.

The fifth method is to air fry them, which is what I did. You first toss the frozen pierogies in 1 tablespoon of olive oil, then put them in the air fryer. Then cook them at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 12-14 minutes, and shake the air fryer basket halfway through cooking to make sure they’re cooked evenly.

I only made 4 pierogies, and I ended up only cooking them for 10 minutes because the air fryer was already on and hot from another family member making a meal. They turned out just fine and were plenty cooked.

Because I air fried them, they were crispy around the edges, but the centers were still pretty chewy. Cooking them a different way might solve that problem. There’s a good amount of filling inside each pierogi, but I’ve never really been able to taste the cheese. It mostly just tastes like mashed potatoes with some seasoning, but I still really like them. They aren’t the most exciting on their own, but I could see them being a hit if they were garnished with other things on top, like melted cheese or mushrooms.

If you aren’t sure what to do with your pierogies, the back of the box has a quick and easy casserole recipe to get you started.

Quick & Easy Casserole:

(This recipe is on the back of the box.)

Ingredients —

• 12 Bremer Potato & Cheddar Pierogies
• 1 jar (26 oz.) of alfredo sauce
• 8 oz. of pre-cooked ham cubes
• 12 oz. of pre-cooked broccoli florets
• 8 oz. of cherry tomatoes
• 1 ½ cups of bread crumbs

Directions — 

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Combine frozen pierogies in a 9” X 13” pan with pre-cooked ham cubes and pre-cooked broccoli florets, then stir in alfredo sauce.
3. Add cherry tomatoes and top with bread crumbs.
4. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30-40 minutes until bubbling and hot.

Cooking times may vary depending on equipment, so make sure you cook until the internal temperature is 160 degrees Fahrenheit for this and all other cooking methods listed.

The Verdict:

Bremer Potato & Cheddar Pierogies are $2.29 and are currently a Regular Buy at Aldi. Aldi keeps a good stock of international foods on its shelves, and these have always been a favorite in my family. They’re great for quick lunches or full meals, and they’re a good base to customize with different toppings and add-ons.