Crockpot Pierogi Casserole With Kielbasa (Printer-Friendly)

Pillowy pierogi, smoky kielbasa, and creamy cheese sauce made easy in your slow cooker for ultimate comfort.

# What You'll Need:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 2 packages (32 oz) 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 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
06 - 1 cup sour cream
07 - ½ cup whole milk
08 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
09 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ Topping

10 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives or parsley, chopped

# Directions:

01 - Lightly grease the insert of a 6-quart slow cooker.
02 - Place half the frozen pierogi on the bottom of the slow cooker, then top with half the sliced kielbasa and half the onion slices.
03 - Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the kielbasa and onion layer.
04 - Repeat with remaining pierogi, kielbasa, onions, and top with the remaining 1 cup of cheese.
05 - In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, and black pepper until smooth.
06 - Pour the prepared sauce evenly over all layered ingredients in the slow cooker.
07 - Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours until the mixture is heated through and bubbling.
08 - Garnish with chopped chives or parsley before serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Simple Assembly: Only 15 minutes of preparation time before the crockpot does the rest.
  • Hearty Ingredients: Features satisfying frozen pierogi and flavorful kielbasa rounds.
  • Crowd-Pleaser: The creamy sauce and melted cheddar cheese are favorites for both kids and adults.
02 -
  • Keep the pierogi frozen until ready to use to ensure they maintain the best texture during the long cook time.
  • Check ingredient labels carefully for allergens like milk, wheat, or soy in the prepared soup and frozen dumplings.
  • Always ensure the slow cooker is set to the LOW setting for even heating without burning the sauce.
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