Description
Comfort meets convenience in this hearty Crockpot Pierogi Casserole with Kielbasa, blending Polish-inspired flavors into a simple, satisfying meal. Polish sausage and potato-filled pierogies meld together, creating a delicious one-pot wonder that warms souls and delights taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 32 ounces (907 grams) frozen pierogies
- 1 pound (454 grams) kielbasa, cut into 1-inch slices
- 1 cup (100 grams) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Dairy and Liquid Ingredients:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) block-style cream cheese
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) sour cream
- 3 cups (720 milliliters) low-sodium chicken broth
Seasonings and Toppings:
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 cup (100 grams) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- Green onions, diced
Instructions
- Gently layer frozen pierogies and sliced kielbasa across the bottom of the crockpot, ensuring even distribution.
- Drizzle low-sodium chicken broth over the ingredients, seasoning with salt and pepper to enhance the flavor profile.
- Set crockpot to low temperature and allow contents to simmer for 3-4 hours, guaranteeing pierogies become tender and kielbasa thoroughly heated.
- Prepare a creamy sauce by whisking cream cheese, chicken broth, and sour cream until smooth and well-integrated.
- Carefully pour the velvety sauce over the cooked pierogies and kielbasa, ensuring complete coverage.
- Incorporate shredded cheddar cheese into the mixture, stirring until the cheese melts and creates a luxurious, creamy texture.
- Sprinkle an additional layer of cheddar cheese on top, creating a golden, bubbling surface.
- Continue cooking for 15 minutes to allow the final cheese layer to melt completely and develop a rich, appetizing appearance.
- Garnish with freshly chopped green onions for a burst of color and subtle onion flavor before serving hot.
Notes
- Swap frozen pierogies with fresh or homemade for a more authentic taste and texture.
- Use low-fat cream cheese and reduced-fat cheddar to create a lighter version of this hearty dish.
- Customize the recipe by adding sautéed mushrooms or caramelized onions for extra depth of flavor.
- For a gluten-free option, look for gluten-free pierogies or substitute with potato gnocchi.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Polish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg