Crockpot Pierogi Casserole With Kielbasa (Print view)

Pillowy pierogi, smoky kielbasa, and creamy cheese slow-cooked to perfection in your crockpot for easy comfort food.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Main

01 - 2 (16 oz) packages frozen potato and cheese pierogi
02 - 1 lb fully cooked kielbasa sausage, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds

→ Sauces & Dairy

03 - 1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
04 - 1 cup sour cream
05 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

→ Vegetables

06 - 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced

→ Seasonings

07 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
09 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

→ Garnish

10 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or parsley

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Lightly grease the insert of a 6-quart slow cooker.
02 - Spread half the frozen pierogi in an even layer on the bottom of the prepared slow cooker.
03 - Top evenly with half of the sliced kielbasa and half of the sliced onions.
04 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, garlic powder, black pepper, and smoked paprika until well combined.
05 - Spoon and spread half the sauce mixture over the pierogi layer, then sprinkle with half the cheddar cheese.
06 - Layer remaining pierogi, kielbasa, onion, sauce, and cheddar cheese in the same order.
07 - Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours, or until hot and bubbly and pierogi are tender.
08 - Garnish with chopped chives or parsley before serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one pot while you go about your day, no babysitting required.
  • The pierogi get impossibly tender and soak up all that creamy, smoky richness.
  • It feels like a hug in a bowl, the kind of meal that makes everyone quiet and happy at the table.
02 -
  • Do not thaw the pierogi first, they will turn gummy and fall apart during the long cook time.
  • If your slow cooker runs hot, check around the three and a half hour mark to avoid overcooking the edges.
  • Let it rest for ten minutes after turning off the heat so the sauce thickens up and clings to everything.
03 -
  • Use a slow cooker liner for the easiest cleanup you've ever experienced, just lift it out and toss it when you're done.
  • Stir in a handful of shredded cheese right before serving for an extra creamy, glossy finish that clings to every bite.
  • If you like a little crunch, transfer everything to a baking dish after slow cooking and broil for three minutes to crisp the top layer of cheese.
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