Description
This Crockpot Pierogi Casserole with Sausage is a hearty and comforting dish that combines the flavors of potato and cheese pierogies with smoked kielbasa, creamy cheeses, and savory seasonings. It’s a simple yet satisfying meal that is perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
Pierogi Casserole:
- 2 (16 oz) packages frozen potato and cheese pierogies
- 1 pound smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, sliced into rounds
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
Creamy Sauce:
- 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, cubed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish (optional):
- Chopped parsley or green onions
Instructions
- Prepare the Crockpot: Spray the inside of the crockpot with non-stick cooking spray.
- Layer Ingredients: Place the frozen pierogies in the bottom of the crockpot. Add the sliced sausage and chopped onion on top.
- Make Creamy Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together chicken broth, cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, and black pepper until mostly smooth. Pour the mixture over the pierogies and sausage.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours until the pierogies are tender and cheese is melted.
- Serve: Stir gently before serving and garnish with chopped parsley or green onions if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, brown the sausage in a skillet before adding to the crockpot.
- You can also add sautéed mushrooms or spinach for variation.
- Leftovers reheat well and make a comforting next-day meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American, Eastern European-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
