Loaded Pierogi Dip

Placing an order for groceries recently, an interesting recommendation popped up on my screen.

It was a Perogy Dip, and it sounded pretty amazing:

“Our PC® 4-Layer Loaded Pierogi Dip begins with a layer of creamy, whipped potato punctuated with bits of bacon, followed by sweet, caramelized onions, then tangy sour cream and green onions. That’s three layers right there—all essential pierogi parts, all real ingredients."

Obviously I threw one into the cart to give it a try!

I figured my husband could “take one for the team”, and see how it is. If he thought I’d like it, I’d give it a try, then make a keto version.

We have a whole ~system~ for such things, LOL!

Well... it was OK.

Definitely turned out to be one of those things that didn’t quite live up to its potential. I tried a couple bites of it, deemed it to not be worth the carbs, and moved on.

BUT... I have a thing about unrealized potential, and wanted to see where this idea could go.

I've always loved all things perogie. I grew up on my Gramma's Perogies, and coming up with a great recipe for Gluten Free Perogies was basically a life mission when I developed a gluten allergy.

Then I had to go low carb, and went a bit feral, LOL.

After doing up a recipe for Keto Perogies, there was also the Keto Pierogi Soup, and my Keto Pierogi Pizza.

Obviously I had to add a dip to it!

This dip is easy to make, and ridiculously binge worthy - it’s WAY to easy to plow through a whole bowl of it.

Because it’s basically a bowl of creamy, cheesy, dressed-up cauliflower, though... it doesn’t feel like something I should feel guilty about!

Anyway, let’s get to that recipe...

Ingredients

This is a super easy recipe, and it uses simple ingredients that will be easy to find in any grocery store.

As always, I have a few notes for you:

Frozen Cauliflower

I recommend using frozen rather than fresh cauliflower.

The freezing and thawing process breaks down the cell walls in a way that makes it blend down smoother than fresh cauliflower, IMHO.

Bacon

I tend to use regular bacon for this, but feel free to use chicken bacon, turkey bacon, or a vegetarian bacon substitute.

The big thing to keep in mind is that you’ll need to replace the fat that renders off, in order to properly cook the onions and bacon.

Just add a splash of olive oil or vegetable oil, and you’ll be good to go!

Cheddar Cheese

I like using a really sharp cheddar cheese (“Old cheddar”, here in Canada), because that punch of cheese flavour is what makes perogies so iconic, IMHO.

Specifically, I use orange coloured cheddar, because that’s what gramma used in her perogies. Aesthetics!

That said, feel free to use a white cheddar, or any other cheese that you’d like in perogies. A nice smoky gouda may not scream “perogies” to me, but would work fantastically well in this recipe!

Everything Else

Rounding out this recipe, you will need:

Sour Cream
Mayonnaise
Chopped Onion
Green Onions
Salt and Pepper

... I just really don’t have anything to add, as far as these last few ingredients go!

Keto Dippers

I like to have a selection of low carb veggies to use as dippers.

Cucumber slices, broccoli, and celery sticks are my favourite options for this loaded pierogi dip, but feel free to use whatever works for you.

Bell pepper slices, pork rinds, keto protein chips...

Sometimes I like to make a quick, fathead - adjacent keto flatbread to use in my keto-friendly dips - I’ll try to post the recipe soonish!

How to Make Keto Loaded Pierogi Dip

The full recipe is in the printable recipe card at the end of this post, here is the pictorial walk through:

Cook bacon and onions together in a large frying pan over medium heat.

When bacon is fully cooked and onions are translucent, remove from heat, drain off the fat, set aside.

Place frozen cauliflower in a microwave safe dish, cover with plastic wrap.

Microwave on high for 12-15 minutes. It should be VERY soft and easy to mash.

Once cauliflower is soft and mashable, drain well and add to a food processor, along the shredded cheese.

Blitz until very smooth. Add sour cream and mayonnaise, blitz once again until smooth and well combined.

Transfer cheesy cauliflower mixture to a large bowl.

Add drained bacon and onion mixture, stir well to combine.

Stir in the green onions, then season with salt and pepper, to taste.

To serve, transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with sour cream, additional bacon, sliced green onions, and/or cheddar cheese, as desired.

Note: You can thin your pierogi dip with unsweetened almond milk, if needed.

Leftovers

Leftovers can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days or so.

More Keto Potluck Foods

Looking for low carb options to serve at your next potluck - or bring to a party? I’ve got you covered! Here are a few more delicious recipes:

Keto Cabbage Rolls
Keto Funeral Potatoes
Low Carb Bacon Cheeseburger Soup
Keto Stromboli Meatloaf
Cauliflower Low Carb Mac and Cheese
Crunchy Keto Crackers
Keto Chewy Lemon Bars
Greek Layered Dip
Hot Smoky Bacon Crab Dip
Keto Raspberry Coconut Bars
Smooth Keto Hummus
Cold Crab Dip [Smoky Bacon Crab Dip]
Low Carb Broccoli Salad
Keto Mushroom Turnovers
Keto Turkey Meatballs with Cranberry Glaze
Low Carb Creamy Cucumber Salad
Spinach Artichoke Dip
Chicken Bacon Ranch Armadillo Eggs