Crockpot Pierogi Casserole With Kielbasa (Printable)

Pillowy pierogi, smoky kielbasa, and creamy cheese slow-cooked together for effortless comfort in every bite.

# Required Ingredients:

→ Main

01 - 2 packages frozen potato and cheese pierogi (16 oz each)
02 - 1 lb fully cooked kielbasa sausage, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds

→ Sauces & Dairy

03 - 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup (10.5 oz)
04 - 1 cup sour cream
05 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

→ Vegetables

06 - 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced

→ Seasonings

07 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
09 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

→ Garnish

10 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or parsley

# Directions:

01 - Lightly grease the insert of a 6-quart slow cooker.
02 - Spread half the frozen pierogi in an even layer on the bottom of the prepared slow cooker.
03 - Top the pierogi layer evenly with half of the sliced kielbasa and half of the sliced onions.
04 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, garlic powder, black pepper, and smoked paprika until well combined.
05 - Spoon and spread half the sauce mixture evenly over the pierogi layer, then sprinkle with half the cheddar cheese.
06 - Repeat the layering process with the remaining pierogi, kielbasa, onion, sauce mixture, and cheddar cheese.
07 - Cover the slow cooker and cook on low setting for 4 hours, or until the mixture is hot and bubbly and the pierogi are tender.
08 - Remove from heat and garnish with chopped fresh chives or parsley before serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Everything goes into one pot, no boiling or frying required, and you walk away for four hours.
  • The pierogi soak up all that creamy, savory sauce and come out impossibly tender.
  • It feeds a crowd without fuss and tastes even better the next day.
02 -
  • Do not thaw the pierogi first, they'll turn to mush in the slow cooker if you do.
  • Resist the urge to stir halfway through, the layers need to stay intact to cook evenly.
  • If your crockpot runs hot, check it at 3.5 hours to avoid overcooking the edges.
03 -
  • Use a crockpot liner for the easiest cleanup you've ever experienced.
  • Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes after cooking so the layers set and servings hold their shape.
  • Double the recipe in a larger slow cooker if you're feeding a crowd, it scales up beautifully.
Return