This slow cooker pierogi casserole is a comforting and delicious dish that is simple to make. Layers of potato and cheese filled pierogies, caramelized onions, crispy bacon, and creamy sauce create a savory and satisfying meal. The slow cooker method allows the flavors to meld together beautifully, resulting in a hearty and flavorful casserole. Perfect for weeknight dinners or potluck gatherings, this pierogi casserole is sure to be a crowd pleaser.
Ingredients
- 1 package (16 ounces) frozen potato and cheese pierogies
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Directions
- In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook until caramelized, about 10-15 minutes. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, chicken broth, flour, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Grease the slow cooker with cooking spray. Arrange half of the frozen pierogies in a single layer in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Spread half of the caramelized onions over the pierogies.
- Sprinkle half of the crumbled bacon and shredded cheddar cheese over the onions.
- Pour half of the sour cream mixture over the layers in the slow cooker.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining pierogies, caramelized onions, bacon, cheese, and sour cream mixture.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4 hours, or until the pierogies are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve the pierogi casserole hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.
Interesting Facts
Pierogi is a traditional Polish dish that consists of dumplings filled with various ingredients, such as potatoes, cheese, meat, or fruit.
Using the slow cooker method for this casserole allows for convenient hands-off cooking and enables the flavors to meld together.
Caramelizing the onions adds a delicious sweet and savory flavor to the casserole.
The combination of pierogies, cheese, bacon, and creamy sauce makes this dish a comforting and indulgent comfort food.