Crockpot Pierogi Casserole with Kielbasa Recipe
Indulge in a hearty and comforting meal with this Crockpot Pierogi Casserole with Kielbasa. Layers of potato and cheese pierogies, savory kielbasa, and a creamy cheese sauce come together in a slow cooker to create a delicious one-pot dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (on low)
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American, Eastern European
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Pierogi Layer:
- 1 (16 oz) package frozen potato and cheese pierogies
Kielbasa Layer:
- 1 lb kielbasa sausage (sliced into 1/2-inch rounds)
Cheese Layer:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Cream Sauce:
- 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened and cubed
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Chopped parsley or green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté Onions: In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the diced onion in butter until soft and golden, about 5 minutes.
- Prepare Cream Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together cream cheese, sour cream, chicken broth, garlic powder, and black pepper until smooth.
- Layer Ingredients: Grease the crockpot, then layer pierogies, kielbasa, onions, cheese, and cream sauce. Repeat layers.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or high for 2–3 hours until heated through.
- Serve: Stir gently before serving and garnish with parsley or green onions.
Notes
- Experiment with different pierogi flavors or sausage options.
- Add spinach for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
