Description
This hearty Crockpot Pierogi Casserole with Kielbasa is a comforting and flavorful slow cooker meal perfect for busy weeknights. Featuring layers of frozen pierogies, savory Polish kielbasa, onions, and a creamy mushroom sauce topped with cheddar cheese, this dish brings the taste of Eastern European-American cuisine straight to your table with minimal effort. Garnished with fresh parsley, it’s a satisfying one-pot meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Pierogies
- 2 boxes frozen pierogies (about 24, any flavor)
- 1 pound Polish kielbasa, sliced into rounds
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Sauces and Dairy
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Spices and Garnish
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Crockpot: Spray the inside of the crockpot with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Layer Pierogies and Kielbasa: Place half of the frozen pierogies evenly on the bottom of the crockpot, then top with half of the sliced kielbasa and chopped onions.
- Make Sauce: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, chicken broth, minced garlic, paprika, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Add Sauce to Layer: Pour half of the prepared sauce evenly over the pierogi and kielbasa layer.
- Repeat Layers: Add the remaining pierogies, kielbasa, and onions, then pour the rest of the sauce on top.
- Add Cheese and Cook: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours, or on high for 2 to 3 hours, until the casserole is hot and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Before serving, sprinkle the casserole with chopped fresh parsley for a burst of color and freshness.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute turkey kielbasa and use reduced-fat sour cream to reduce calories and fat content.
- This casserole pairs wonderfully with a crisp side salad or roasted vegetables for a balanced meal.
- You can customize the pierogies’ flavor according to your preference, such as potato and cheese or sauerkraut-filled varieties.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated thoroughly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Eastern European-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1180 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
