Description
This Crockpot Pierogi Casserole with Kielbasa is a comforting and flavorful dish that is perfect for an easy weeknight dinner. Layers of pierogies, kielbasa, creamy cheese mixture, and cheddar cheese are slow-cooked to perfection, creating a hearty and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Frozen Pierogies:
- 2 pounds frozen pierogies (potato and cheese)
Kielbasa:
- 14 ounces kielbasa sausage, sliced into rounds
Onion Mixture:
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Cheese Mixture:
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
Liquid:
- ¼ cup chicken broth or water
Garnish:
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté Onion and Kielbasa: Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté diced onion and sliced kielbasa until onions are soft and kielbasa is browned.
- Prepare Cheese Mixture: Mix cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, black pepper, smoked paprika, and chicken broth until smooth.
- Layer Ingredients: In the slow cooker, layer pierogies, kielbasa mixture, cheese mixture, and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4 hours until heated through and cheese is melted.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can use different varieties of frozen pierogies for variety.
- For a crispier texture, broil the dish with extra cheese for a few minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 generous portion
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1240mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
