Crock Pot Pierogi Kielbasa (Recipe for Printing)

Pierogies and kielbasa slow-cook in creamy cheddar sauce for an irresistibly satisfying comfort dish.

# What You Need:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 32 ounces frozen pierogies (any preferred variety)
02 - 14 ounces kielbasa sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds (approximately 2 cups)
03 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
04 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
05 - 1 cup sour cream
06 - 1 cup chicken broth
07 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
08 - 2 tablespoons butter
09 - Salt, to taste
10 - Black pepper, to taste

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté finely chopped onion until tender and aromatic, about 3 to 4 minutes.
02 - Add sliced kielbasa to the skillet with onions and cook until the sausage is lightly browned.
03 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together softened cream cheese, sour cream, chicken broth, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
04 - Coat the inside of a slow cooker with non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
05 - Layer half of the frozen pierogies, half the kielbasa and onion mixture, and half of the cream mixture in the slow cooker. Repeat layers with remaining ingredients.
06 - Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top layer.
07 - Cover and cook on high for 2 to 3 hours or on low for 4 to 5 hours, until heated through and bubbly.

# Extra Tips:

01 - Enhance flavor with onion and cheddar pierogies. For added color, incorporate a handful of spinach or peas during the last 30 minutes of cooking. Refrigerated leftovers will develop richer flavor overnight.