Description
Crockpot Pierogi Casserole with Kielbasa is the ultimate comfort food, combining creamy layers of savory potatoes, melted cheddar cheese, and smoky kielbasa wrapped in tender pierogi. Perfect for chilly evenings or casual gatherings, this slow-cooked dish delivers rich flavors that will have everyone coming back for more. Easy to prepare and customizable, it promises both warmth and joy at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz frozen pierogi
- 12 oz smoked kielbasa, sliced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cups Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup full-fat sour cream
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté onions in a skillet over medium heat until translucent. Add kielbasa slices until browned.
- In a crockpot, layer half of the frozen pierogi, followed by half the sautéed mixture and half the cheddar cheese. Repeat layers.
- Pour chicken broth over layers and season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper; gently stir without disturbing layers.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until pierogi are tender.
- Stir in sour cream and additional cheese about 30 minutes before serving to melt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Polish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: For added flavor, swap kielbasa for turkey sausage or add sautéed peppers. To keep leftovers moist, add extra broth when reheating.