Description
A hearty, comforting slow cooker meal featuring layers of frozen pierogis, smoky kielbasa, and creamy cheese sauce that cooks itself while you go about your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds frozen pierogis (any variety)
- 1 pound kielbasa, sliced into rounds
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced kielbasa and cook for 3-4 minutes until lightly browned. Remove and set aside.
- 2. Add diced onion and bell pepper to the same skillet with kielbasa drippings. Cook for 5-6 minutes until softened.
- 3. In a large bowl, whisk together cream cheese, sour cream, chicken broth, and all seasonings until smooth.
- 4. Spray crockpot with cooking spray. Layer half the pierogis in bottom.
- 5. Add half the kielbasa, half the vegetables, half the cream cheese mixture, and 1 cup cheddar cheese.
- 6. Repeat layering with remaining ingredients except final cup of cheese.
- 7. Cook on low 4-5 hours or high 2-3 hours until pierogis are tender.
- 8. Add remaining cheese during last 30 minutes of cooking.
- 9. Let rest 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with chives.
Notes
Store leftovers up to 4 days refrigerated or freeze up to 3 months. Reheat gently with added liquid if needed.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1245mg
- Fat: 32g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g