This Crock Pot Pierogi and Kielbasa Casserole is fast and easy to prepare. It uses store-bought pierogies, cooked kielbasa and melted cheese!
A SIMPLE ONE POT MEAL
This recipe for Crock Pot Cheesy Pierogi and Kielbasa Casserole is really cheesy deliciousness. It really is a dump and go meal. It’s a filling meal that doesn’t require a ton of prep work. Perfect for those busy days!
COULD I MAKE THIS WITHOUT KIELBASA?
You could certainly make it without the kielbasa if you want something meatless. Or you can switch out the kielbasa with any other fully-cooked sausage flavor your family loves. I like the idea of substituting the kielbasa with some cooked and crumbled bacon.Also, there are a lot of flavors of frozen pierogies in grocery stores these days that you can try this with. I tested this recipe with the cheese and onion flavor but there is potato, garlic, bacon, etc. All of those will help switch up the flavor to keep it a little new and different each time you make it.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (FULL RECIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POST)
- chicken broth
- frozen pierogies (cheddar or onion)
- shredded cheddar cheese
- smoked Polska kielbasa
- salt & pepper
- cream cheese
- green onions
HOW TO MAKE CROCK POT PIEROGI AND KIELBASA CASSEROLE:
Combine three cups of chicken broth, frozen pierogies, cheddar cheese and kielbasa in a 4-6 quart crock pot. Cook on high 3-4 hours, or on low for 6 hours.
About thirty minutes before serving, warm up cream cheese with remaining one cup of the chicken broth in microwave until the cream cheese is warm. Or you can warm it up on the stove top. Whisk it together until smooth.
Pour this mixture into crock pot. Stir. Top with remaining one cup of cheese. Cover and cook on low for an additional 30 minutes. Then serve! Top with sliced green onions (optional.)