Description
This comforting Crockpot Pierogi Casserole with Kielbasa is an easy, hearty dish combining frozen potato and cheese pierogi with savory kielbasa sausage, creamy mushroom sauce, and melted cheddar cheese. It’s layered and slow-cooked to perfection, making a delicious family meal with minimal prep time.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 (16 oz) packages frozen potato and cheese pierogi
- 1 lb fully cooked kielbasa sausage, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or parsley
Sauce Ingredients
- 1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: Lightly grease the insert of a 6-quart slow cooker to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Layer Pierogi: Spread half of the frozen potato and cheese pierogi evenly across the bottom of the slow cooker to create the first layer.
- Add Kielbasa and Onions: Layer half of the sliced kielbasa sausage and half of the thinly sliced onions evenly over the pierogi layer.
- Mix the Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the condensed cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, garlic powder, black pepper, and smoked paprika until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Apply Sauce and Cheese: Spoon half of the prepared sauce mixture evenly over the pierogi, kielbasa, and onion layers, then sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Repeat Layers: Repeat the layering process with the remaining pierogi, kielbasa, onions, sauce mixture, and finish with the rest of the cheddar cheese on top.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW heat for about 240 minutes (4 hours), or until the casserole is bubbling and the pierogi are tender.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle the chopped fresh chives or parsley over the top of the casserole before serving for a fresh, colorful finish.
Notes
- For best texture, do not thaw frozen pierogi before layering; cook them straight from frozen.
- Using fully cooked kielbasa allows quick heating without overcooking the sausage.
- Adjust seasoning (salt and pepper) according to taste before serving.
- You can substitute cheddar cheese with mozzarella or a cheese blend for variation.
- This dish can be doubled for larger gatherings but ensure your slow cooker is large enough.
