If you’re craving slow cooker pierogi comfort, here’s a rich, cozy version that’s perfect for cold nights or low-effort dinners.
🥟 Slow Cooker Pierogi & Kielbasa Comfort Casserole
Ingredients
- 1–2 bags frozen cheddar or potato pierogies
- 1 lb kielbasa, sliced
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 block (8 oz) cream cheese, cubed
- 1 can cream of mushroom (or chicken) soup
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Optional: chopped parsley, crispy bacon bits
Instructions
- Layer it up: Spray your slow cooker. Add half the pierogies, half the kielbasa, and half the onion. Repeat layers.
- Mix the sauce: In a bowl, whisk soup, sour cream, broth, garlic powder, and pepper.
- Pour & cook: Pour sauce evenly over everything. Dot cream cheese cubes on top.
- Cook:
- LOW for 4–5 hours
- HIGH for 2–3 hours
- Finish: Sprinkle cheddar cheese during the last 20–30 minutes. Cover until melted.
- Garnish with parsley or bacon if desired.
🧡 Why It’s Comfort Food
- Creamy, cheesy sauce
- Soft, pillowy pierogies
- Smoky kielbasa
- Minimal prep, maximum cozy vibes
If you’d like, I can also give you:
- A lighter version
- A fully homemade-from-scratch version
- A caramelized onion & butter-only “classic Polish style” version
- Or a dump-and-go 5-ingredient ultra-easy version
What kind of comfort level are we going for?
