Creamy and cheesy, this Crock Pot Pierogi Casserole features smoky kielbasa for the ultimate combination of comforting flavors.
Prep Time15minutes mins
Cook Time3hours hrs
Total Time3hours hrs 15minutes mins
Servings8 servings
Calories432
Equipment
- ▢1 Slow Cooker
Ingredients
- ▢2 (16 oz) packages frozen pierogis classic cheese or your favorite flavor (not thawed*)
- ▢1 pound kielbasa ½” sliced
- ▢2 cups chicken broth
- ▢1 (8 ounce) cream cheese room temperature
- ▢½ cup sour cream
- ▢2 cups cheddar cheese shredded and divided
- ▢2 cloves fresh garlic minced
- ▢½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ▢1 teaspoon black pepper
- ▢Chopped green onion for garnish
Instructions
- Spray the inside of a 6 qt or larger crockpot with non-stick cooking spray. Reserve ¼ cup of chicken broth for later use. Add the frozen pierogies and the sliced kielbasa, then add the remaining 1 ¾ cups of chicken stock.
- Cover and cook on high for 2 hours.
- After cooking for 2 hours, in a medium sized mixing bowl add cream cheese and beat with an electric mixture for 1 minute on medium speed until smooth. Add the sour cream, garlic, salt and pepper. Mix well with a spatula, then add the reserved ¼ cup of chicken broth and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Mix again until everything is combined and smooth, this mixture may be thick.
- Add the cheese mixture and spread over the pierogies and kielbasa and gently toss to stir to combine. Cover to cook on high for 30 minutes, gently stirring after 15 minutes. Sprinkle the top with the remaining cheddar cheese, cover and cook for a final 15-20 minutes.
- When ready to serve, garnish with the sliced green onion.
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Notes
- The sauce will continue to thicken and absorb into the pierogies as it sits, so serve shortly after cooking for the creamiest texture.
- Leftovers: Refrigerate leftovers once cooled in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 432kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 17gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 106mgSodium: 1138mgPotassium: 225mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 756IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 252mgIron: 1mg