Description
A hearty and simple casserole made with frozen pierogies, smoked sausage, and a creamy mushroom sauce, all cooked in a crockpot for easy preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 900 g frozen pierogies (potato, cheese, or onion filling)
- 450 g smoked sausage, sliced into 1.25 cm rounds
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 200 g shredded cheddar cheese
- 240 ml sour cream
- 120 ml whole milk or 2% milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 300 g condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Grease the interior of the slow cooker with non-stick spray or a small amount of butter to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add diced onions and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes, or until translucent, to enhance flavor.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together condensed cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, milk, garlic powder, black pepper, and smoked paprika until a smooth sauce forms.
- Arrange half the frozen pierogies in the bottom of the slow cooker. Top with half of the sausage slices, sautéed onions, and shredded cheddar cheese. Pour in half of the prepared sauce. Repeat the layers with remaining ingredients, finishing with a cheese layer.
- Cover and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours, until the pierogies are tender and cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the casserole before serving. Serve hot.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the filling of the pierogies according to your preference.
- This casserole can be served as a main dish or as a side dish.
- For a little extra flavor, consider adding some cooked bacon bits or sautéed mushrooms.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 to 4 hours on low or 2 to 3 hours on high
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Eastern European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg