Okay, folks, let’s dive into this cooking adventure I had today. It’s all about comfort food, and it’s called a Crockpot Pierogi Casserole with Kielbasa. Sounds fancy, but trust me, it’s super easy.
First things first, I gathered my ingredients. You know, the usual suspects: a bag of frozen pierogies (I went with potato and cheese, because, classic!), a ring of kielbasa sausage, a couple of onions, some cream of mushroom soup, a bit of sour cream, and some shredded cheddar cheese. Oh, and butter, can’t forget the butter!
Getting Started
I started by slicing up those onions. I like them kinda chunky, not too thin. Then, I took my kielbasa and sliced it into rounds, about half an inch thick.
Next up, the crockpot! I greased the inside of my slow cooker with a good chunk of butter. Gotta make sure nothing sticks, you know?
Layering It Up
Now for the fun part – layering! I put down a layer of the frozen pierogies at the bottom of the crockpot. Then, I scattered some of the sliced onions and kielbasa on top.
- Layer of pierogies
- Sprinkle of onions and kielbasa
- Repeat!
I kept repeating those layers until I ran out of ingredients. It’s like building a delicious, edible tower!
The Sauce
In a separate bowl, I mixed together the cream of mushroom soup and the sour cream. I didn’t measure, just eyeballed it until it looked like a nice, creamy sauce. Don’t be shy with the sour cream, it adds a nice tang!
I poured that creamy mixture all over the pierogi layers in the crockpot, making sure everything was nicely coated.
Slow Cooking Magic
Then, I sprinkled a generous amount of shredded cheddar cheese on top. Because, cheese makes everything better, right?
I popped the lid on the crockpot, set it to low, and let it do its thing for about 6 hours. You could probably do it on high for less time, but I like the low and slow method. It lets all the flavors meld together.
Almost Time to eat!
While I waited I did a check-in with my work, answered some emails and did some clean up.
The Grand Finale
After 6 long hours, the moment of truth! I opened the crockpot, and the smell was amazing! The pierogies were soft, the kielbasa was cooked through, and the cheese was all melted and bubbly.
I scooped out a big serving and dug in. And let me tell you, it was pure comfort food heaven! The creamy sauce, the cheesy goodness, the savory kielbasa, and the soft, pillowy pierogies… it all just worked together so well.
So, there you have it! My Crockpot Pierogi Casserole with Kielbasa adventure. It’s a super easy, super satisfying meal that’s perfect for a busy weeknight or a lazy weekend. Give it a try, and let me know what you think!
