Imagine coming home after a long day – the aroma of savory kielbasa and comforting pierogi already filling the air. That’s the magic of Best Crockpot Pierogi Casserole Kielbasa! This isn’t just a lazy weeknight dinner; it’s a delicious, quick, and surprisingly healthy way to enjoy a family favorite. It’s also incredibly flavorful! My grandma used to make a pierogi casserole, but this crockpot version simplifies everything without sacrificing taste. Give it a try, and watch it become a staple in your home, too!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
Growing up, Sunday dinners at my Polish grandmother’s house always meant pierogi. She spent hours making them from scratch, a labor of love that filled the house with warmth and the promise of something delicious. While I don’t have the time for that level of dedication these days, Best Crockpot Pierogi Casserole Kielbasa captures that comforting flavor in a fraction of the time. It’s a shortcut to a cherished memory, a taste of home without the all-day effort.
Ingredients
- 1 (28 ounce) package frozen pierogi
- 1 pound kielbasa, sliced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Prep Your Crockpot: Grease your crockpot with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Layer Ingredients: Place half of the frozen pierogi in the bottom of the crockpot.
- Add Kielbasa and Veggies: Over the pierogi, layer half of the sliced kielbasa, chopped onion, and chopped green bell pepper.
- Repeat Layers: Repeat the pierogi, kielbasa, onion, and bell pepper layers.
- Mix the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Pour Sauce: Pour the soup mixture evenly over the pierogi and kielbasa in the crockpot.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Add Cheese: During the last 30 minutes of cooking time, sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the casserole.
- Melt Cheese: Replace the lid and let the cheese melt completely.
- Serve: Serve hot and enjoy!
Best Crockpot Pierogi Casserole Kielbasa
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Grease your crockpot with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Place half of the frozen pierogi in the bottom of the crockpot.1 (28 ounce) frozen pierogi
- Over the pierogi, layer half of the sliced kielbasa, chopped onion, and chopped green bell pepper.1 pound kielbasa, 1 medium onion, 1 medium green bell pepper
- Repeat the pierogi, kielbasa, onion, and bell pepper layers.1 (28 ounce) frozen pierogi, 1 pound kielbasa, 1 medium onion, 1 medium green bell pepper
- In a bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, and black pepper.1 (10.75 ounce) condensed cream of mushroom soup, 1 (10.75 ounce) condensed cream of chicken soup, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/4 cup milk, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Pour the soup mixture evenly over the pierogi and kielbasa in the crockpot.1 (28 ounce) frozen pierogi, 1 pound kielbasa
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- During the last 30 minutes of cooking time, sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the casserole.1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Replace the lid and let the cheese melt completely.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
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