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Slow Cooker Pierogies are cheese and potato filled pasta in a rich sauce with kielbasa sausage. Toss everything in the crockpot and dinner is served!
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I use this sausage with alfredo all the time VERY GOOD!!!
– Michelle
What are pierogi?
Whether you call them pierogi or pierogies, this classic Polish dish features dumplings that can be filled with a variety of things, such as potato and cheese, onion, or even broccoli. The dumpling is usually made of unleavened dough.
In just a few hours of cooking time, you’ll have a delicious meal ready for the dinner table. This is sure to be a pierogi slow cooker recipe your whole family will enjoy!
Key Ingredients
Pierogies: For this recipe, we’re using classic cheddar pierogies, which are filled with aged sharped cheddar cheese and creamy whipped potatoes wrapped in tender pasta
Kielbasa: You can find this near the bacon at the store, it is in ring form.
Cream Cheese: Cubed, this will lend the creaminess to the sauce without the need of making a roux.
Chicken Broth: Helps create the base of the sauce.
Cheddar Cheese: I prefer to shred my own to ensure it melts properly.
How to Make Slow Cooker Pierogies
- Add pierogies, kielbasa, cream cheese, and cheddar to the crockpot.
- Pour over the broth and let everything cook until hot and creamy.
- Stir gently and serve.
Tips & Variations
Make Vegetarian: Simply skip the kielbasa!
Pierogi Flavor: Any flavor of pierogi can be used such as onion, sauerkraut or broccoli.
Add Vegetables: Add onions, cabbage, or mushrooms for extra flavor and heartiness.
How to Serve
Other Sides: Round off the meal with a green salad if desired or my slow cooker green beans and bacon.
Toppings: You can also add additional shredded cheese and sliced green onions on top. Caramelized or fried onions and bacon crumbles are also a popular topping option. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Can I use Homemade Pierogi?
I recommend using frozen pierogi, as this recipe is based on them. If you do choose to use homemade, you’ll want to boil them first, or they will fall apart in the slow cooker.
Can the Kielbasa be browned?
Yes! You can brown off the sausage in a skillet before adding it to the slow cooker, it will add more flavor.
Slow Cooker Pierogies Recipe
Ingredients
- 32 oz. frozen classic cheddar pierogies, (I use two 16-oz. boxes of Mrs. T's brand)
- 12 oz. Kielbasa, sliced
- 8 oz. cream cheese, cubed
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- 1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper
Instructions
- Add the frozen pierogies to the slow cooker. Add the kielbasa, cubed cream cheese and cheddar cheese on top.
- Pour over the chicken broth.
- Cook on LOW For 4 hours. Don't cook any longer than four hours or the pasta may fall apart. Turn off the slow cooker promptly after cooking time is up.
- The sauce may seem seperated, it's just the cream cheese. Simply stir until the sauce somes together, gently.
Nutrition
Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.
More Slow Cooker Kielbasa Recipes
Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice, Kielbasa and Beans, and Sausage and White Bean Soup are all hearty options when you want something filling and easy.
Slow Cooker Kielbasa and Sauerkraut and Kielbasa, Cabbage and Potatoes keep things classic and simple.
Kielbasa Dinner and Kielbasa Hashbrown Casserole are great go-to meals when you need something comforting and no-fuss.
Very good. Next time I will try less broth.
Hi there,
Do you think I would be able to use a jarred Alfredo style sauce instead of using the sauce components in the recipe? Thank you
I have not tested it with that I apologize. If you like the taste of jarred Alfredo, then it would work fine.
I use this sausage with alfredo all the time VERY GOOD!!!
It looks good! I wonder if this recipe would work with an equivalent amount of homemade pierogies (I make homemade pierogies every Christmas)
Can I use Latino sausage with this
Yes, I think that it would work well!
I didn’t have 4 hours before an Event so I boiled the frozen pierogies. After rinsing and draining them I added diced onion in my pan and a scoop of butter. Saute onion till translecent. Add the vegetable stock till hot then add 1/2 block of cream cheese then Cheddar cheese. When all mixed together I added the pierogies to the mix. Added stone pepper and salt. Delish!
Wonder if maybe you could at least cut the time in half by putting it on high for 2 hours 🙂
Wondering about all the grease from Kielbasa??? Just to think about it is a turn-off. I like to eat Kielbasa, but boil in water first.
I’ve never had a problem with kielbasa being greasy. In our area, we have Hillshire farm brand, and it’s very lean.
This dish sounds delicious, but it doesn’t look appealing at all – it’s all separated. I might try it, but will try to whisk & melt the cream cheese and chicken broth (and maybe some cheddar) over a low flame first, then add that to the slow cooker. Will update if I try it.
Can you brown the kielbasa in a skillet before adding it into the slow cooker? I’m making this for dinner today amd I’m not sure if that would be a good or bad idea. Thanks!
Yes, that works fine!