Description
Crockpot Pierogi Casserole with Sausage is a warm, cheesy, and comforting slow cooker dish featuring layers of frozen pierogies, smoky sausage, cream cheese, and shredded cheddar. The slow cooking process melds everything into a rich and hearty casserole that’s incredibly easy to prepare. Perfect for busy weeknights or chilly days when you want a satisfying meal with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (16 oz) package frozen pierogies (cheddar or potato & cheese)
- 1 pound smoked sausage or kielbasa, sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese, cubed
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley or chives, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Lightly grease your slow cooker with non-stick spray or a bit of butter.
- Layer half of the frozen pierogies in the bottom of the crockpot.
- Add half of the sliced sausage and half of the onion (if using).
- Repeat the layer with remaining pierogies, sausage, and onion.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, chicken broth, garlic powder, and pepper. Stir until smooth and slightly melted.
- Pour the creamy mixture over the layered pierogies and sausage in the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or on HIGH for 2–3 hours, until everything is heated through and bubbly.
- Before serving, stir gently to mix the layers and sprinkle with chopped parsley or chives.
Notes
- Use any variety of pierogies—cheddar, potato, onion, or even bacon-flavored work well.
- You can substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream for a lighter version.
- For added veggies, stir in some thawed frozen peas or cooked spinach during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat well in the microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American, Eastern European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg