Description
Hearty Polish-inspired crockpot pierogi kielbasa brings comfort and flavor to your dinner table. Slow-cooked sausage and dumplings create a simple, satisfying meal you’ll crave on chilly nights.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound kielbasa, sliced
- 3 packages Mrs. T’s Cheddar Pierogies
Cheeses:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese
- 1 cup (113 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 4 cups (946 milliliters) chicken broth
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the crockpot by placing frozen pierogies and sliced kielbasa in the bottom of a 4-6 quart slow cooker.
- Pour chicken broth over the pierogies and kielbasa, ensuring ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Cover and set the crockpot to high temperature, cooking for 3-4 hours or on low for 6 hours until pierogies are tender and heated through.
- Approximately 30 minutes before serving, soften cream cheese in a separate bowl by whisking with remaining broth until creating a smooth, creamy sauce.
- Gently fold the cream cheese mixture into the crockpot, ensuring even coating of pierogies and kielbasa.
- Sprinkle additional shredded cheddar cheese on top of the mixture.
- Continue cooking on low for an additional 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and cheese to melt completely.
- Once finished, transfer to serving dish and garnish with thinly sliced green onions for a fresh, vibrant touch.
- Serve hot, directly from the crockpot to maintain warmth and maximize flavor.
Notes
- Choose thick-cut kielbasa for richer flavor and better texture during slow cooking.
- Opt for full-fat cream cheese to ensure a creamy, luxurious sauce that binds ingredients perfectly.
- Customize by using gluten-free pierogies for a celiac-friendly version of this hearty Polish dish.
- Swap regular cheddar with smoked cheddar to elevate the overall depth and complexity of the meal’s taste profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Polish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1,150 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg