Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 4–5 hrs (low) / 2–3 hrs (high) | Servings: 6–8
Course: Main Dish | Cuisine: Polish-American | Keyword: Comfort Food, Slow Cooker Meal
This creamy, cheesy pierogi casserole is the ultimate comfort food! Tender pierogies, smoky kielbasa, and a rich cheese sauce cook together effortlessly in the slow cooker for a hearty, no-fuss meal.
Ingredients
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3 (16 oz) boxes Mrs. T’s Cheddar Pierogies (frozen)
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1 lb kielbasa sausage, sliced into rounds
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4 cups chicken broth
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1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, cubed
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp onion powder
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½ tsp black pepper
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2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or chives (for garnish)
(Optional add-ins: sautéed onions, spinach, mushrooms, or a crispy breadcrumb topping.)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Cheese Sauce
In a saucepan over medium heat, warm the chicken broth. Whisk in the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until smooth and fully combined.
2. Layer the Casserole
In a 6-quart slow cooker, layer in this order:
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A scoop of cheese sauce to coat the bottom.
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A single layer of frozen pierogies (no need to thaw).
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A layer of sliced kielbasa.
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Another drizzle of cheese sauce.
Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a generous layer of sauce on top.
3. Slow Cook
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Cover and cook on:
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LOW for 4–5 hours (for tender pierogies)
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HIGH for 2–3 hours (for faster cooking)
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The casserole is done when the pierogies are soft and the sauce is bubbly.
4. Garnish & Serve
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