Crockpot Pierogi Casserole With Kielbasa (Print Version)

Comforting slow cooker dish with pierogi, kielbasa, cheese, and creamy sauce—perfect for easy family dinners.

# What You'll Need:

→ Main

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

→ Sauces & Dairy

03 - 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup, 10.5 oz
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, optional

→ Garnish

10 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or parsley, optional

# 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 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 paprika if using
05 - Spoon and spread half the sauce mixture over the pierogi layer, then sprinkle with half the cheddar cheese
06 - Repeat layers with remaining pierogi, kielbasa, onion, sauce, and cheddar cheese
07 - Cover and cook on low for 4 hours until hot and bubbly and pierogi are tender
08 - Garnish with chopped chives or parsley before serving if desired

# Expert Tips:

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 goodness.
  • Its hearty enough to feed a crowd without any fancy techniques or hard to find ingredients.
02 -
  • Do not thaw the pierogi first or theyll turn mushy and fall apart in the slow cooker.
  • If your crockpot runs hot, check around the 3 and a half hour mark to avoid overcooking the edges.
  • Let it sit for 5 minutes after turning off the heat so the sauce thickens up and doesnt run all over the plate.
03 -
  • Spray your slow cooker insert generously or line it with a slow cooker liner for the easiest cleanup of your life.
  • If the top layer of cheese starts to brown too much, lay a piece of foil loosely over the crockpot during the last hour.
  • Stir gently before serving so everyone gets a bit of everything in each scoop, the flavors distribute better that way.
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