Description
Polish comfort meets convenience in this hearty pierogi casserole layered with smoky kielbasa and creamy potato goodness. Slow-cooked to perfection, this one-pot meal delivers rich flavors you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 boxes Mrs. T’s Cheddar Pierogies
- 1 pound (1 lb) kielbasa, sliced
- 8 ounces (8 oz) cream cheese, cut into small cubes
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 4 cups chicken broth
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Slice kielbasa into bite-sized medallions approximately 1/2 inch (1.27 centimeters) thick, ensuring uniform pieces for consistent cooking.
- Dice cream cheese into small 1/4 inch (0.635 centimeters) cubes to help them melt quickly and evenly throughout the casserole.
- Create a layered foundation in the crock pot by arranging frozen pierogies in a single, overlapping layer to cover the bottom completely.
- Distribute kielbasa slices evenly across the pierogies, creating a uniform meat layer that ensures each serving will have balanced flavors.
- Sprinkle cream cheese cubes randomly over the kielbasa, allowing them to settle between the meat and pierogies for maximum flavor integration.
- Generously cover the entire layer with shredded cheddar cheese, ensuring complete coverage for a rich, melted cheese experience.
- Gently pour of chicken broth over the layers, allowing liquid to seep between ingredients without disturbing the arrangement.
- Season with salt and black pepper, distributing spices evenly across the surface.
- Cover crock pot and cook on high temperature for 3 hours or low temperature for 5-6 hours, stirring minimally to maintain layer integrity.
- Verify doneness by checking that pierogies are tender and cheeses have melted into a creamy, cohesive sauce before serving hot directly from the crock pot.
Notes
- Prepare this hearty dish when craving comfort food that satisfies multiple taste preferences.
- Kielbasa and pierogies create a classic Polish-inspired meal perfect for family gatherings or weekend dinners.
- Minimal prep work means you can quickly assemble ingredients and let the slow cooker do the magic.
- Freezer-friendly option allows making extra portions for future quick meals or unexpected guests.
- Customize by adding optional vegetables like sautéed onions or bell peppers for extra nutrition and flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American-Polish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 483 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1170mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 66mg