Description
Hearty Crockpot Pierogi Casserole brings Polish comfort to your dinner table, melding classic kielbasa with cheesy potato-filled pierogies in one satisfying dish. Slow-cooked flavors blend perfectly, offering a warm embrace that connects you to traditional Eastern European cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein and Carbohydrate:
- 2 packages (16 ounces/454 grams) frozen potato and cheese pierogies
- 1 pound (454 grams) kielbasa sausage, sliced into rounds
Dairy and Cream Components:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 can (10.5 ounces/298 grams) cream of mushroom soup
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Fresh chives or green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the crockpot by creating a foundational layer of frozen pierogies, arranging kielbasa slices and diced onions evenly across the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Create a luxurious sauce by whisking cream of mushroom soup with sour cream, chicken broth, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until the mixture reaches a silky, uniform consistency.
- Carefully cascade the creamy sauce over the layered pierogies and kielbasa, ensuring each morsel gets thoroughly coated with the rich, savory mixture.
- Generously sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese across the top, allowing it to create a golden, melty blanket over the casserole.
- Secure the crockpot lid and allow the dish to simmer on low temperature for 4-5 hours, or alternatively, cook on high for 2-3 hours until pierogies become tender and the cheese transforms into a bubbling, appetizing topping.
- Once cooking is complete, garnish with freshly chopped chives or green onions to add a bright, fresh element to the hearty dish.
- Serve immediately, allowing guests to scoop into the comforting layers of pierogies, kielbasa, and melted cheese.
Notes
- Swap frozen pierogies with homemade or fresh ones for a more authentic taste and texture.
- Choose low-sodium chicken broth and reduced-fat cream of mushroom soup to cut down on salt and calories.
- Experiment with different types of kielbasa like turkey or chicken sausage for a lighter protein option.
- Add extra vegetables like bell peppers or spinach between layers to boost nutritional value and create more complex flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Polish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg