Description
A hands-off comfort food casserole made with frozen cheddar pierogies, savory kielbasa, and creamy broth, topped with gooey melted cheddar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package frozen cheddar pierogies
- 1 can creamy chicken broth
- 1 lb savory kielbasa, sliced
- 1 cup melted cheddar cheese
- 1 onion, optional, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, optional, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a slow cooker, layer the cheddar pierogies evenly at the bottom.
- Slice the kielbasa and layer it on top of the pierogies.
- Pour the creamy chicken broth over the top.
- If using, add sliced onion and minced garlic.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours until the pierogies are heated through and tender.
- In the last 30 minutes of cooking, add the melted cheddar cheese on top and let it melt before serving.
Notes
For vegetarian options, substitute with plant-based sausage and vegetable broth. Stir gently halfway through cooking for better flavor melding.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: crockpot, casserole, pierogies, kielbasa, comfort food