Description
This Crockpot Pierogi Casserole with Kielbasa is a hearty, comforting dish perfect for busy days. Featuring layers of frozen potato and cheese pierogi, savory kielbasa sausage, onions, and a creamy cheese sauce, it all cooks to bubbly perfection in your slow cooker with minimal effort. Topped with fresh parsley, it’s a satisfying meal that combines Eastern European flavors with American convenience.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 package (16 ounces) frozen potato and cheese pierogi
- 1 pound kielbasa sausage, sliced into 1/4 inch rounds
- 1 medium onion, chopped
Sauce Ingredients
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crockpot: Grease the inside of your crockpot with the tablespoon of butter to prevent sticking.
- Add Kielbasa and Onion: Place the sliced kielbasa and chopped onion into the crockpot.
- Layer Pierogi: Add the frozen pierogi on top of the kielbasa and onion mixture.
- Make Creamy Sauce: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, cream of mushroom soup, shredded cheddar cheese, and milk. Stir well to form a creamy mixture.
- Pour Sauce Over Layers: Pour the creamy mixture over the layers in the crockpot, ensuring it’s evenly distributed.
- Season: Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook: Place the lid on the crockpot and cook on low for 4-5 hours, or on high for 2-3 hours. The pierogi should be tender and the cheese sauce bubbling.
- Garnish: Once cooked, garnish the casserole with chopped fresh parsley.
- Serve: Serve hot, and enjoy the comforting flavors of this hearty dish.
Notes
- Ensure your pierogi are fully cooked through before serving; adjust crockpot time as needed depending on your device.
- You can substitute cream of mushroom soup with cream of chicken or celery if preferred.
- For extra veggies, add chopped bell peppers or mushrooms along with the onions.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently in the microwave or oven.
- Use reduced-fat sour cream and cheese for a lighter version, though it may alter creaminess slightly.
