pierogi casserole in a bowl next to small pumpkins

pierogi casserole

This comforting meal is a cinch to make in your slow cooker. All you need is some Kountry Boys Sausage, frozen pierogi and a heapin’ helping of cheese.

Difficulty: Easy

Prep: 10 minutes

Cook: 180 minutes

Total: 190 minutes

Serves: 12

Ingredients

3 packages frozen potato and cheese pierogi, such as Mrs. T's

1 package Kountry Boys Original Sausage, sliced into rounds

4 cups chicken broth

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1 8-oz. block of cream cheese

Salt and pepper, to taste

Method

In a slow cooker, combine pierogi, sausage, 3 cups of chicken broth and cheddar cheese. Gently stir to distribute evenly.

Cook for 3-4 hours on high, or for 6-7 hours on low.

About half an hour before your casserole has finished cooking, warm remaining cup of chicken broth and block of cream cheese in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk until smooth.

Add the cream cheese mixture to the slow cooker, stirring to incorporate. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 30 minutes.

Ladle the casserole into bowls and top with sliced green onions and red pepper flakes, if desired.