Description
A comforting casserole combining cheddar pierogies, kielbasa, and cheese, cooked effortlessly in your crockpot.
Ingredients
- Frozen cheddar pierogies
- Creamy chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- Kielbasa (or turkey sausage / beef sausage)
- Cheddar cheese
- Onion (optional)
- Garlic (optional)
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Layer the pierogies at the bottom of your crockpot without thawing them.
- Cook the kielbasa in a skillet over medium heat. Optionally, sauté onion and garlic until soft, then add to the crockpot.
- Pour the creamy chicken broth over the pierogies and kielbasa.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Once ready, serve hot in bowls.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute kielbasa for mushrooms or various vegetables. Cheese is essential for a gooey texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: Polish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: crockpot recipe, pierogi casserole, kielbasa, family meal, comfort food