Description
This comforting Crockpot Pierogi Casserole with Kielbasa is a delicious one-pot meal featuring tender pierogies, savory kielbasa, and a creamy cheese sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this easy recipe is sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 packages of Mrs. T’s Cheddar Pierogies (frozen)
- 4 cups of chicken broth
- 1 (8-ounce) block of cream cheese
- 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 pound of kielbasa, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a 4-6 quart crockpot, mix 3 cups of chicken broth, frozen pierogies, sliced kielbasa, and shredded cheddar cheese. Distribute evenly.
- Cook: Set the crockpot to high for 3-4 hours or low for 6 hours, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: About 30 minutes before finishing, warm the cream cheese with the remaining chicken broth in a separate bowl. Whisk until smooth.
- Final Assembly: Pour the cream cheese mixture into the crockpot, stir to combine, and top with the remaining cheddar cheese. Cook on low for an additional 30 minutes.
- Serve: Serve hot, optionally garnished with chopped green onions. Enjoy!
Notes
- For added flavor, consider mixing in some fresh herbs or spices.
- This dish can be prepared ahead of time and cooked when you’re ready.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 4 hours (high) / 6 hours (low) + 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Eastern European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the casserole
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg