Description
This hearty Crockpot Pierogi Casserole with Kielbasa is a comforting and flavorful dish made by slow-cooking frozen cheddar pierogies, smoky kielbasa, and cheddar cheese in chicken broth, then finishing with a smooth cream cheese sauce. Perfect for a fulfilling family meal with minimal effort.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 3 packages of Mrs. T’s Cheddar Pierogies (frozen)
- 1 pound of kielbasa, sliced
- 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 cups of chicken broth (divided: 3 cups + 1 cup)
- 1 (8-ounce) block of cream cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients. In a 4-6 quart crockpot, mix together 3 cups of chicken broth, the frozen pierogies, sliced kielbasa, and shredded cheddar cheese. Distribute the ingredients evenly throughout the crockpot.
- Cook. Set the crockpot to high for 3 to 4 hours or low for 6 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the pierogies to cook thoroughly.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture. About 30 minutes before the cooking time finishes, warm the cream cheese with the remaining 1 cup of chicken broth in a separate bowl. Whisk the mixture until smooth and creamy.
- Final Assembly. Pour the cream cheese mixture into the crockpot and stir well to combine all the ingredients. Then, sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese on top and cook on low for an additional 30 minutes to blend the flavors and melt the cheese topping.
- Serve. Serve the casserole hot, optionally garnished with chopped green onions or fresh herbs. Enjoy the comforting and rich meal!
Notes
- You can adjust salt and pepper according to your taste preference.
- Adding chopped green onions or fresh herbs as a garnish adds freshness and color.
- If cream cheese is too thick, microwave it briefly to soften before mixing with broth.
- Cook times may vary slightly depending on your crockpot model.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute kielbasa with plant-based sausages and use vegetable broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
