Description
Hearty pierogi casserole combines Polish comfort with slow cooker convenience. Kielbasa and cheesy potato layers offer a satisfying meal savored by home cooks seeking simple, delicious dinner solutions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boxes Mrs. T’s Cheddar Pierogies
- 1 lb (0.45 kg) kielbasa, sliced
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, cut into small cubes
- 1 cup (240 ml) shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 cups (960 ml) chicken broth
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preparation: Layer frozen pierogies in a single, overlapping arrangement at the bottom of the crock pot, creating a stable base for the casserole.
- Meat Distribution: Scatter kielbasa medallions uniformly across the pierogies, ensuring even flavor distribution and consistent meat coverage.
- Cheese Integration: Sprinkle cream cheese cubes and shredded cheddar strategically over the kielbasa, allowing them to melt and infuse the dish with rich, creamy texture.
- Liquid Infusion: Gently pour chicken broth over the layers, enabling the liquid to permeate and enhance the overall moisture and flavor profile.
- Seasoning: Dust the surface with salt and black pepper, creating a balanced and nuanced taste throughout the casserole.
- Slow Cooking: Secure the crock pot lid and cook on high for 3 hours or low for 5-6 hours, minimizing stirring to preserve the layered structure.
- Finishing: Confirm the casserole is ready when pierogies become tender and cheeses transform into a smooth, cohesive sauce, then serve hot directly from the cooking vessel.
Notes
- Slice Precisely: Cut kielbasa and cream cheese uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent flavor distribution throughout the casserole.
- Layer Strategically: Arrange frozen pierogies in a single, overlapping layer to create a solid base that prevents sticking and promotes even heat absorption.
- Minimize Stirring: Gently pour liquids and sprinkle seasonings without disturbing the carefully constructed layers to maintain the casserole’s structural integrity.
- Check Doneness Carefully: Confirm pierogies are tender and cheeses have melted completely before serving to guarantee a perfect texture and maximum flavor enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American-Polish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 960 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg