Description
A comforting casserole featuring hearty pierogi and savory kielbasa, made effortlessly in a crockpot.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound kielbasa, sliced
- 20–25 frozen pierogi (cheese, potato, or your choice)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 2 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Begin by layering half of the frozen pierogi in the bottom of your crockpot.
- Add half of the kielbasa slices on top, followed by half of the diced onion and minced garlic.
- Sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
- Repeat the layering process with the remaining pierogi, kielbasa, onion, garlic, and cheese.
- In a bowl, mix the chicken broth, sour cream, paprika, salt, and pepper. Pour this mixture over the layers in the crockpot.
- Cover and cook on low for 240-360 minutes, or on high for about 120-180 minutes, until heated through and bubbly.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
For richer flavor, brown the kielbasa in a skillet before adding it to the crockpot. You can also add frozen spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: Eastern European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: crockpot, pierogi, kielbasa, casserole, comfort food