Crockpot Pierogi Kielbasa Casserole (Printable)

Creamy, cheesy layers of pierogi and kielbasa simmer slowly for a comforting family dinner.

# What You'll Need:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 2 (16 oz) packages frozen potato and cheese pierogi
02 - 1 lb kielbasa, sliced into ½-inch rounds
03 - 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
04 - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

→ Sauce

05 - 1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
06 - 1 cup sour cream
07 - ½ cup milk
08 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
09 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ Topping

10 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or parsley

# Directions:

01 - Lightly grease the insert of a 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray or butter.
02 - Arrange half the frozen pierogi on the bottom of the slow cooker. Top with half the sliced kielbasa and half the onion slices. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the layer.
03 - Repeat with remaining pierogi, kielbasa, onions, and remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese.
04 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, and black pepper until smooth and fully combined.
05 - Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the layered ingredients in the slow cooker, ensuring all components are moistened.
06 - Cover and cook on LOW setting for 4 hours, or until everything is heated through and bubbly around the edges.
07 - Garnish with chopped fresh chives or parsley before serving if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It turns humble freezer staples into a creamy masterpiece that tastes like you spent hours over a hot stove.
  • The pierogis soak up all that savory sauce while keeping their signature pillowy texture.
02 -
  • Do not be tempted to cook this on high because the dairy in the sauce might separate and lose its velvety texture.
  • Frozen pierogis work much better than fresh ones here because they hold their shape through the long simmer.
03 -
  • Use a slow cooker liner if you want to skip the scrubbing process afterward.
  • Grating your own cheese from a block results in a much smoother melt than the pre shredded bags.
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