Here’s a hearty and comforting Crockpot Pierogi Casserole with Kielbasa—easy, cheesy, and perfect for a hands-off meal. 🥔🌭🧀
🥘 Crockpot Pierogi Casserole with Kielbasa
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
- 1 lb frozen pierogi (potato, cheese, or your favorite kind)
- 1 lb kielbasa, sliced into ½-inch rounds
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (plus extra for topping)
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped (optional)
- ½ cup sour cream or cream cheese
- ½ cup milk
- 2 tbsp butter or olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 tsp paprika or smoked paprika for flavor
🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare Ingredients
- Slice kielbasa and chop onion and bell pepper.
- Lightly sauté kielbasa, onion, and bell pepper in butter or oil for 3–4 minutes (optional, adds extra flavor).
2️⃣ Assemble Crockpot
- Spray the crockpot with non-stick cooking spray.
- Layer half of the frozen pierogi at the bottom.
- Top with half of the kielbasa mixture, half the cheese, and half the milk/sour cream mixture.
- Repeat layers with remaining pierogi, kielbasa, cheese, and milk/sour cream.
3️⃣ Cook
- Cover and cook on LOW for 3–4 hours or HIGH for 2–2.5 hours, until pierogi are tender and heated through.
4️⃣ Serve
- Top with extra cheese or a dollop of sour cream if desired.
- Garnish with chopped green onions or parsley.
💡 Tips
- Frozen pierogi can go directly into the crockpot—no need to thaw.
- Add mushrooms, bacon, or spinach for extra flavor and nutrition.
- For a creamier casserole, stir in ½ cup cream cheese with the milk before layering.
If you want, I can also give a quick stovetop version of pierogi with kielbasa casserole that’s ready in 30 minutes—still cheesy and delicious. Do you want me to do that?
