Crockpot Pierogi with Kielbasa Casserole

Crockpot Pierogi & Kielbasa Casserole

This is the ultimate comfort food mashup! Creamy, cheesy pierogi bake with savory kielbasa in a rich, oniony sauce — all made effortlessly in your slow cooker.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 (16-oz) package frozen potato & cheese pierogi (do not thaw)

• 1 (14-oz) package kielbasa or smoked sausage, sliced into rounds

• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced

• 1 cup chicken broth

• ½ cup sour cream

• 1 (10.5-oz) can cream of onion or cream of mushroom soup

• 4 oz (½ block) cream cheese, softened & cubed

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided

• Fresh parsley or chives for garnish (optional)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Layer the Base

1. Lightly grease your slow cooker.

2. Spread half of the frozen pierogi on the bottom.

3. Top with half of the sliced kielbasa and half of the sliced onion.

4. Sprinkle with ½ cup cheddar cheese.

2. Make the Sauce & Assemble

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together chicken broth, sour cream, cream soup, garlic powder, and pepper until smooth.

2. Pour half of this sauce over the first layer in the slow cooker.

3. Repeat the layers: remaining pierogi, kielbasa, onion, and another ½ cup cheddar.

4. Pour the rest of the sauce over the top. Dot with cubed cream cheese.

3. Cook

1. Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or on HIGH for 2–3 hours, until pierogi are tender and heated through.

2. In the last 15 minutes, sprinkle the remaining ½ cup cheddar cheese over the top and cover until melted.

4. Serve

1. Garnish with fresh parsley or chives if desired.

2. Serve hot directly from the slow cooker.

💡 Pro Tips

• Don’t Thaw Pierogi: Using them frozen prevents them from becoming mushy.

• Brown the Kielbasa (Optional): For deeper flavor, sauté kielbasa and onions before adding to the slow cooker.

• Add Veggies: Stir in sautéed mushrooms, bell peppers, or spinach for extra nutrition.

• Crisp It Up: For a crispy top, transfer the finished casserole to a baking dish and broil for 2–3 minutes before serving.

Creamy, savory, and so easy — this is a weeknight winner the whole family will love! 😊