Crockpot Pierogi Casserole With Kielbasa (Printable)

Slow-cooked pierogi and kielbasa layered with creamy cheese and sour cream for ultimate comfort food.

# What You Need:

→ Main

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

→ Sauces & Dairy

03 - 1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
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 evenly with half of the sliced kielbasa and half of the onion slices.
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 over the pierogi layer, then sprinkle with half the cheddar cheese.
06 - Repeat layers with remaining pierogi, kielbasa, onion, sauce, and cheddar cheese.
07 - Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours, or until hot and bubbly and pierogi are tender.
08 - Garnish with chopped chives or parsley before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Everything goes into one pot, no browning or precooking required, and you walk away for four hours.
  • It tastes like someone spent all day in the kitchen, but you barely spent fifteen minutes.
  • Leftovers reheat beautifully and somehow taste even better the next day.
02 -
  • Do not skip greasing the crockpot, the cheese sticks like glue and you will spend half an hour scrubbing.
  • Let it sit for five minutes after turning off the heat, it thickens up and slices more neatly.
  • If the top looks dry halfway through, do not add water, just give it a gentle stir and trust the process.
03 -
  • Use a slow cooker liner for the easiest cleanup you will ever experience, it peels right out when you are done.
  • Stir gently halfway through if you are home, it helps the sauce distribute evenly and prevents dry spots on top.
  • Double the recipe and use two crockpots if you are feeding a crowd, this dish disappears fast at parties.
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