Here’s an easy and comforting recipe for Frozen Pierogi in a Slow Cooker—creamy, cheesy, and perfect for a simple meal.
🥟 Slow Cooker Frozen Pierogi
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
- 1 bag (about 16 oz) frozen pierogi (potato & cheese work best)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 small onion, chopped (optional)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Optional: 1 cup sliced smoked sausage or kielbasa
- Chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Slow Cooker
- Lightly grease the slow cooker with cooking spray or butter.
2️⃣ Layer Ingredients
- Add frozen pierogi to the slow cooker.
- Pour in chicken broth.
- Add onion, garlic powder, and pepper.
- Dot with butter.
3️⃣ Cook
- Cover and cook on LOW for 3–4 hours or HIGH for about 2 hours until pierogi are tender.
4️⃣ Add Creaminess
- Stir in sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Let cook another 10–15 minutes until the cheese melts and sauce becomes creamy.
5️⃣ Serve
- Garnish with chopped green onions if desired and serve warm.
💡 Tips
- Add crispy bacon bits for extra flavor.
- Stir occasionally if possible to keep the sauce smooth.
- Serve with a side salad or roasted vegetables.
If you’d like, I can also share a very popular 3-ingredient slow cooker pierogi recipe that people make for parties and potlucks. 🥟
