Description
This Easy Crockpot Pierogi Casserole With Kielbasa combines tender potato and cheddar pierogies, smoky kielbasa, creamy cheese, and savory seasonings for a comforting slow cooker dinner that’s easy to prepare and perfect for busy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boxes (16 oz each / 32 oz total) frozen potato & cheddar pierogies, do not thaw
- 14 oz (400g) smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch coins
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 1 block (8 oz / 225g) cream cheese, softened and cubed
- 1.5 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/2 cup crispy bacon bits
- 3 tbsp fresh chives or green onions, finely chopped
- Dollop of sour cream, optional
Instructions
- Lightly spray the inside of a 5-to-6-quart crockpot with nonstick cooking spray.
- Arrange the frozen pierogies and sliced kielbasa evenly across the bottom of the slow cooker insert.
- Pour the chicken broth evenly over the pierogies and sausage.
- Sprinkle with garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- Distribute the cubed cream cheese evenly over the top.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 3 to 4 hours, or HIGH for 2 hours, until the pierogies are tender and the cream cheese is melted.
- Gently stir the casserole until the melted cream cheese and broth combine into a smooth, thick sauce.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
- Cover and cook for 5 to 10 minutes until the cheese is completely melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped chives and crispy bacon bits before serving, with a dollop of sour cream if desired.
Notes
Keep the pierogies frozen when adding them to the crockpot. For the creamiest casserole, gently stir after slow cooking to fully incorporate the melted cream cheese and broth before adding the cheddar topping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1150mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 105mg