Quick and Easy Slow Cooker Pierogi Casserole

Introduction

Few comfort foods rival the heartiness and satisfaction of a traditional pierogi dish, but homemade pierogies can take hours to prepare. This Quick and Easy Slow Cooker Pierogi Casserole delivers all the rich, comforting flavors you love—tender dumplings, creamy potatoes, and savory cheese—in a time-saving, no-fuss format. Simply layer, set, and forget for a hands-off meal perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners.

Why Quick and Easy Slow Cooker Pierogi Casserole?

This recipe shines for its convenience and crowd appeal. Using frozen pierogies, melty cheese, and a creamy sauce, you’ll enjoy all the traditional flavors without rolling dough or boiling dumplings. It’s packed with flavor, incredibly simple, and a guaranteed hit with both kids and adults.

The Secret to Creamy, Flavor-Packed Layers

By letting the slow cooker do all the work, this casserole allows the pierogies to absorb the creamy, savory sauces and meld with melted cheese and caramelized onions. The result is a comforting, cohesive dish with tender layers that soak up all the flavors—no sautéing or extra pans needed.

Effortless Assembly: How to Build Your Casserole

Layer frozen pierogies, sautéed onions, cream cheese, mozzarella, sour cream, and a touch of broth in your slow cooker. Top with crispy cooked bacon for an irresistible finish. The key is to alternate ingredients to ensure every bite is creamy, cheesy, and loaded with savory goodness.

Serving Suggestions for a Cozy Crowd-Pleaser

Pair your Slow Cooker Pierogi Casserole with a crisp green salad or roasted vegetables for a complete meal. For even more flavor, garnish with chopped chives or green onions and a dollop of sour cream. This casserole is also perfect for sharing at potlucks or family gatherings.

Nutritional Information and Serving Size

This recipe yields about 6 hearty servings. Each portion contains approximately 400–500 calories, depending on your choice of cheese, bacon, and sauce. It’s a filling, comforting entrée—perfect for a main dish.

💡Meal Planning Tip: Save this recipe to automatically generate an organized shopping list with all ingredients sorted by store section—ideal for quick grocery trips and making meal prep a breeze!

Instructions

1. Lightly grease the inside of your slow cooker with butter or nonstick spray.
2. In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the sliced onions until golden and tender, about 5–6 minutes. (You can skip this step if you’re really short on time—just use raw onions.)
3. Layer half of the frozen pierogies in the bottom of the slow cooker.
4. Top with half of the sautéed onions, half of the cream cheese (drop by spoonfuls), and half of the mozzarella. Repeat layers with remaining pierogies, onions, cream cheese, and mozzarella.
5. In a bowl, whisk together the sour cream and broth; pour evenly over the layers in the slow cooker.
6. Cover and cook on LOW for 3–4 hours or until heated through and cheese is melted.
7. About 30 minutes before serving, sprinkle cooked, crumbled bacon over the top (if using). Cover and let finish warming.
8. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Top with chives or green onions before serving, if desired.

Weekly Meal Planning

Adding this casserole to your weekly menu means minimal weeknight stress and maximum flavor! Save and schedule this recipe with CookifyAI to plan ahead, automatically generate total ingredient quantities for the week, and consolidate your grocery list by store sections.

Planning Benefits:

• Automatically totals overlapping ingredients across multiple meals
• Organizes your shopping list by produce, dairy, frozen, and pantry
• Prevents duplicate purchases and missing ingredients
• Keeps your meal prep organized and efficient

Pro tip: If you’re planning several casseroles or slow cooker meals, schedule them together to effortlessly track shared ingredients like onions, cheese, and broth—and reduce food waste!

Cook and Prep Times

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 3–4 hours on LOW
Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes – 4 hours 15 minutes

—

With bold, comforting flavors and almost no hands-on work, Quick and Easy Slow Cooker Pierogi Casserole guarantees a satisfying meal—without the stress or the mess. Give it a try for dinner this week and enjoy the magic of one-pot comfort cooking!