Description
This Crockpot Pierogi Casserole with Kielbasa is a hearty and comforting dish perfect for busy weeknights. Combining layers of cheesy potato pierogies, smoky kielbasa, and a creamy sauce, it’s an easy slow cooker recipe that delivers rich flavors with minimal prep. Serve it warm and garnish with fresh green onions or parsley for a delightful Eastern European-American inspired meal.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 (16-ounce) boxes frozen potato and cheese pierogies
- 14 ounces smoked kielbasa, sliced into rounds
- 1 (8-ounce) block cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Chopped green onions or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crockpot: Spray the inside of your crockpot with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Make the Creamy Sauce: In a large bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, sour cream, chicken broth, garlic powder, and black pepper until the mixture is mostly smooth and well combined.
- Layer the Ingredients: Place half of the frozen pierogies in an even layer at the bottom of the crockpot. Next, add half of the sliced kielbasa rounds and half of the diced onion evenly over the pierogies.
- Add Sauce and Cheese: Spoon half of the cream cheese mixture over the layered ingredients, spreading it gently. Then sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Repeat Layers: Repeat the layering process with the remaining pierogies, kielbasa, onion, cream mixture, and cheddar cheese to build the casserole in the crockpot.
- Cook: Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours. The casserole is ready when it is heated through and the cheese on top is bubbly.
- Finish and Serve: Stir the casserole gently before serving to combine the layers slightly. Garnish with chopped green onions or parsley if desired for a fresh touch.
Notes
- No need to thaw the pierogies before cooking; use them straight from the freezer.
- For a lighter version, substitute smoked kielbasa with turkey kielbasa.
- Add a pinch of paprika to the cream cheese mixture for a smoky flavor enhancement.
