Butternut Squash and Cheese Pierogies

Ingredients

• 16-oz pkg. Mrs. T's Pierogies

  On sale at Publix: Mrs. T's Pierogies, 12.84 or 16-oz pkg.

  $1.80 $3.59

• 1 medium Butternut Squash

  On sale at Publix: Acorn Squash, Butternut, Buttercup, or Spaghetti; or Pie Pumpkins

  $0.99 $1.99

• 1 large Green Bell Pepper

  On sale at Publix: Green Bell Peppers

  $1.49 $2.99

• 3 oz Belgioioso Crumbly Gorgonzola Cheese

  On sale at Publix: Belgioioso Crumbly Gorgonzola Cheese, 5-oz pkg.

  $2.23 $4.45

• 3 tbsp Olive oil

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• 1/2 tsp Salt

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• 1/4 tsp Black pepper

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• 1/2 tsp Garlic powder

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Prices are from Publix the week of October 11, 2026. Sale prices change every week and differ by store.

Steps

1. Cut squash in half, scoop seeds, cut into 1-inch cubes, and toss with 2 tablespoons oil, salt, and pepper.
2. Spread squash on a baking sheet and roast at 425°F for 20 to 25 minutes until tender and caramelized.
3. Dice the bell pepper and sauté in remaining oil in a large skillet over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes until soft.
4. Boil pierogies according to package directions, about 4 to 5 minutes, then drain.
5. Toss pierogies, roasted squash, and sautéed pepper in the skillet off heat.
6. Crumble gorgonzola over top, sprinkle with garlic powder, and toss gently to combine.

Why it’s cheap

4 of the 8 ingredients were on sale at Publix the week of October 11, 2026, led by mrs. t's pierogies at $1.80 instead of $3.59.

The sale items rang up $6.51 under their regular prices.

Penny Meals prices a dinner by the share of each package you actually cook, adds an estimated shelf price for anything that wasn’t on sale, and counts pantry staples like oil and salt as free. That came to $1.28 a serving, or $5.12 for 4 servings.

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