Description
This Crockpot Pierogi Casserole with Kielbasa is a hearty and comforting dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Layers of potato and cheese pierogies, smoked kielbasa, and a creamy sauce come together in the slow cooker for a delicious meal the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (16 oz) package frozen potato and cheese pierogies
- 1 lb smoked kielbasa, sliced into rounds
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, cubed and softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon butter
Pierogi Casserole:
Instructions
- Sauté Onion: In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the diced onion until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.
- Mix Creamy Sauce: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, chicken broth, black pepper, and paprika. Stir until mostly smooth.
- Layer Ingredients: In the bottom of a greased crockpot, layer half of the frozen pierogies. Top with half of the sliced kielbasa, half of the sautéed onion mixture, and half of the cream cheese sauce. Repeat the layers.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours, or on high for 2 to 2.5 hours. In the last 15 minutes of cooking, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top, cover, and let melt.
- Serve: Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- You can use any variety of frozen pierogies for this recipe.
- For extra flavor, consider browning the kielbasa slices before adding them to the crockpot.
- Add chopped green onions or parsley before serving for a fresh touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Eastern European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
