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Crockpot Pierogi Casserole is an easy one pot meal for the best comfort food. Dinner is a breeze with this simple and flavor packed recipe.
This cheesy kielbasa slow cooker recipe is packed with flavor and is easy to make. All you need is a few simple ingredients and you have a complete meal for a quick and easy one pot recipe.
If you love kielbasa, you might like Kielbasa Pasta Recipe. Your family will love this crock pot casserole. You might also like our crock pot cowboy casserole.
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Why We Love This Recipe
Take the guess work out of dinner and make this family favorite cheesy pierogi casserole. It taste amazing with the combination of the savory flavors. This easy recipe is a complete one pot crock pot meal that makes dinnertime a breeze.
This casserole dinner is rich, hearty and can be made in a variety of ways. You will love that the prep work is easy and can easily be done on cooking day.
Ingredients
- Frozen Pierogies (cheddar)
- Smoked Polska Kielbasa
- Salt and Pepper
- Cream Cheese
- Chicken Broth
- Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- Green Onions, for serving
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Variations Ideas
- Add Meat – Try adding in chicken or ground beef instead of kielbasa. This recipe is so versatile. You can also use smoked sausage.
- Pierogies – Use other types of pierogies in this dish to change up the flavor. Mini pierogis are delicious.
- Creamy Texture – Add sour cream to the cream cheese mixture.
- Bacon – Bacon is good in this recipe. Crumble cooked bacon on top with the green onions.
- Fried Onions – Top with fried onions. Yum!
- Omit Kielbasa – You can make this crock pot pierogi without the kielbasa.
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1 – Slice up the kielbasa and place in the crock pot.
Step 2 – Top with the cream cheese, the pierogies, salt, pepper and pour chicken broth. Cook on low for 3 hours. Cooking time will vary.
Step 3 – 30 minutes before serving, stir and top with shredded cheddar cheese.
Step 4 – Cook additional 30 minutes until mixture until melted. Top with slice green onions and enjoy. Serve with a salad to make it a complete dinner.
Recipe Tips
- Slicing Kielbasa – Slice the kielbasa about the same so that it cooks evenly and doesn’t get mushy.
- Cheese – We recommend shredding the cheese yourself. Pre-shredded cheese has added ingredients and contain other ingredients that are not necessary for this recipe.
Serving Suggestions
Pierogi and kielbasa casserole is delicious served with a side of steamed broccoli or a side of mashed potato.
Frequently Asked Questions
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The leftovers will last about 3-4 days if stored correctly.
Yes, you can freeze crock pot cheesy pierogi by placing in a freezer safe container for up to 3 months.
When you are ready to serve again, allow mixture to thaw in the fridge overnight. Reheat the mixture in the oven in a casserole dish. Bake for about 10 minutes in an oven at 350 degrees. You can also reheat in the microwave.
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Crockpot Pierogi Casserole
Ingredients
- 2 16 oz boxes frozen pierogies (cheddar)
- 1 pound smoked Polska kielbasa
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 8 oz. block cream cheese, chopped up
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- sliced green onions for serving
Instructions
- Slice up the kielbasa and place in the crock pot.
- Top with the cream cheese, the pierogies, salt, pepper and chicken broth.
- Cook on low for 3 hours.
- 30 minutes before serving, stir and top with cheddar cheese.
- Cook until melted
- Top with green onions and enjoy
- Serve with a salad to make it a complete dinner.
Made this many times.
I can’t wait to try this recipe! I dont have any cream cheese at home currently, is there any other substitution for this? Or will just cooking it with the chicken broth be okay?