Description
This slow cooker pierogi casserole is the definition of low-effort comfort food. Frozen cheddar pierogies, smoky kielbasa, and a creamy cheese sauce come together in the crockpot for a hearty, hands-off dinner that tastes like you worked way harder than you actually did.
Ingredients
Scale
For the casserole base:
- 3 packages frozen cheddar pierogies
- 1 pound kielbasa sausage, sliced into rounds
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the creamy cheese sauce:
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Start by adding the frozen pierogies directly into a 4–6 quart slow cooker. Scatter the sliced kielbasa over the top, then pour in the chicken broth. Sprinkle in the shredded cheddar cheese and season lightly with salt and pepper. Gently stir just enough to spread everything out evenly without breaking the pierogies.
- Cover the crockpot and cook until hot and tender—either on high for 3 to 4 hours or low for about 6 hours. The slower setting gives the pierogies more time to soak up flavor, so choose low if your schedule allows.
- About half an hour before serving, prepare the cheese sauce. Place the cream cheese and remaining cup of chicken broth into a microwave-safe bowl or small saucepan. Heat slowly until the cream cheese softens, then whisk until smooth and creamy with no lumps remaining.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture into the crockpot and stir gently to combine. Sprinkle the final cup of shredded cheddar evenly over the top. Cover again and continue cooking on low for another 30 minutes, just until the cheese melts and the casserole turns rich and creamy.
- Once everything is bubbling and perfectly melted, it’s ready to serve. Spoon into bowls while hot and finish with sliced green onions if you like a little pop of color and freshness. Dig in and enjoy every cheesy bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Dinner
Nutrition
- Calories: 3550
- Fat: 200 g
- Carbohydrates: 290 g
- Protein: 140 g