Crockpot Pierogi Casserole With Kielbasa (Printable)

Pillowy pierogi with smoky kielbasa, creamy cheese, and sour cream—slow-cooked to bubbly perfection.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Main

01 - 2 packages (16 oz each) frozen potato and cheese pierogi
02 - 1 lb fully cooked kielbasa sausage, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds

→ Sauces & Dairy

03 - 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
04 - 1 cup sour cream
05 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

→ Vegetables

06 - 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced

→ Seasonings

07 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
09 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, optional

→ Garnish

10 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or parsley, optional

# How-To:

01 - Lightly grease the insert of a 6-quart slow cooker.
02 - Spread half the frozen pierogi in an even layer on the bottom of the prepared slow cooker.
03 - Top evenly with half of the sliced kielbasa and half of the sliced onions.
04 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, garlic powder, black pepper, and paprika if using.
05 - Spoon and spread half the sauce mixture over the pierogi layer, then sprinkle with half the cheddar cheese.
06 - Repeat layers with remaining pierogi, kielbasa, onion, sauce, and cheddar cheese.
07 - Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours, or until hot and bubbly and pierogi are tender.
08 - Garnish with chopped chives or parsley before serving, if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Maximum Comfort: A warm, cheesy, and smoky meal that feels like a hug in a bowl.
  • Set and Forget: With only 15 minutes of prep, the slow cooker does all the heavy lifting.
  • Pantry Friendly: Uses convenient ingredients like frozen pierogi and canned soup for a stress-free dinner.
02 -
  • Even Coating: Make sure to spread the sauce mixture to the edges of the pierogi layer so they don't dry out during cooking.
  • Don't Rush: Use the LOW setting to ensure the pierogi reach the perfect pillowy texture without breaking apart.
  • Prep Ahead: Slice your onions and sausage the night before to make the morning assembly even faster.
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