Description
Crockpot Pierogi Casserole with Kielbasa – A cozy, cheesy slow cooker main dish featuring tender cheddar pierogies, halal kielbasa, and a creamy sauce for easy weeknights and chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb halal beef or turkey kielbasa, sliced
- 1 bag (about 16 oz) frozen cheddar pierogies
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: sliced green onions for topping
Instructions
- Add the frozen pierogies to the bottom of the crockpot.
- Layer sliced halal kielbasa and diced onion over the top.
- In a bowl, whisk together chicken broth, cream cheese, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until mostly smooth.
- Pour the mixture over the pierogies and kielbasa.
- Sprinkle cheddar cheese on top.
- Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until hot, creamy, and bubbly.
- Stir gently, then top with green onions before serving.
Notes
- Halal friendly: This recipe uses halal kielbasa; use beef or turkey kielbasa to stay within halal guidelines.
- Pierogi options: Use cheddar pierogies or potato and cheese pierogies; frozen varieties work best.
- Make-ahead: Assemble in the crockpot, refrigerate up to 24 hours, then cook as directed.
- Creaminess: For extra creaminess, stir in a little extra cream cheese or a dollop of sour cream at serving.
- Gluten-free option: Check that the pierogies are gluten-free and use gluten-free broth if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-6 hours
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Polish-inspired American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Not provided
- Sugar: Not provided
- Sodium: Not provided
- Fat: Not provided
- Saturated Fat: Not provided
- Unsaturated Fat: Not provided
- Trans Fat: Not provided
- Carbohydrates: Not provided
- Fiber: Not provided
- Protein: Not provided
- Cholesterol: Not provided
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