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October 15, 2020 · 38 Comments

Pierogi And Sausage Crock Pot

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Pierogi And Sausage Crock Pot. Little bundles of light dough filled with meat, cheese, or fruit fillings. Delicious!
Pierogi And Sausage Crock Pot. Little bundles of light dough filled with meat, cheese, or fruit fillings. Delicious!

Pierogi And Sausage Crock Pot

I married into a Polish family many years ago. In that time they have learned to love my Italian food but I am still trying to master their Polish.

I botched cabbage rolls in the first few weeks I was married. I couldn’t get them to stay together as nice as I had seen so I used tooth picks under them and forgot to tell anyone.

And I had many unanswered questions!

Do you cook the rice before hand?

How do you core a cabbage?

Do you cook the cabbage first?

What brand tomato juice do you need?

I am sure you get the idea. And I have NEVER tried them since.

I find sausage easy, and pierogi easier to understand.

These are the INGREDIENTS You will need:

  • 16 oz package of Polska Kielbasa/Polish Sausage sliced (I used the turkey version)
  • 1 1/2 peppers sliced (I used 1/2 each of red, green and yellow peppers)
  • 1 small onion sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • bay leaf optional, but adds great flavor
  • salt and pepper
  • 16 oz package of frozen pierogi

These are the INSTRUCTIONS for preparation:

  • Place all ingredients EXCEPT pierogi into Crockpot. 
  • Cook on low appx 6-7 hours. 45 minutes before you’re ready to eat, add the frozen pierogi and turn crockpot to high. 
  • If you like some of your pierogies to be browned, spray the exposed parts of your crockpot with cooking spray or brush with butter. Those pieces should brown nicely.

After all. Aren’t the pierogi just like little hand pies? I have made those before. Many times.

And Polish sausage has to be as easy as Italian Sausage, right?

I quickly found out that I really could cook a Polish dinner my husband would recognise.

I dissected the frozen pierogi so it would be easier to make them. And they seemed easy to figure out.

I took no chances though in trying my hand at improvisation. I learned my lesson.

Later I tried making Potato Cheese Pierogi from scratch.

Even though I used frozen, my husband was just happy knowing I was willing to try to make a boyhood favorite.

He asked me to try my hand at City Chicken next.

Anyone want to tell me if that would be boneless skinless?

I have some great tips on getting the most from your crock pot at How Not To Make The Worst Crock Pot Meal Ever.

Pierogi And Sausage Crock Pot. Little bundles of light dough filled with meat, cheese, or fruit fillings. Delicious!

Pierogi And Sausage Crock Pot

Make your pieogies and sausage in the crock pot for a meal waiting for you to get home.
5 from 5 votes
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Polish
Keyword: sausage
Method: Slow Cooker
Skill Level: Advanced
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Slow Cooker: 6 hours
Total Time: 10 minutes
Adjust Servings: 6
Calories: 411kcal
Author: Marilyn

Ingredients

  • 16 oz package of Polska Kielbasa/Polish Sausage, sliced (I used the turkey version)
  • 1 1/2 peppers sliced (I used 1/2 each of red, green and yellow peppers)
  • 1 small onion, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • bay leaf, optional, but adds great flavor
  • salt and pepper
  • 16 oz package of frozen pierogi

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients EXCEPT pierogi into Crockpot.
  • Cook on low appx 6-7 hours. 45 minutes before you’re ready to eat, add the frozen pierogi and turn crockpot to high.
  • If you like some of your pierogies to be browned, spray the exposed parts of your crockpot with cooking spray or brush with butter. Those pieces should brown nicely.

Notes

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Nutrition

Serving: 2cups | Calories: 411kcal (21%) | Carbohydrates: 41g (14%) | Protein: 21g (42%) | Fat: 17g (26%) | Saturated Fat: 6g (30%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 76mg (25%) | Sodium: 1379mg (57%) | Potassium: 0mg | Fiber: 5g (20%) | Sugar: 13g (14%) | Vitamin A: 0IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 0mg | Iron: 0mg
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  1. blankkristie says

    November 30, 2020 at 7:06 AM

    I made this recipe a few weeks ago and wrote about it (and posted a picture of my results) on Little Cottage Link Party #79 today. I hope you can drop by and see.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      November 30, 2020 at 8:42 AM

      I am so glad you made this Kristie! I will definitely check it out. And I would never miss a party. Enjoy a safe and wonderful week!

      Reply
  2. blankCherelle | The Inspired Prairie says

    October 26, 2020 at 9:07 PM

    Hi Marilyn!

    How fun that you married into a Polish family. My husband is Ukrainian and the Ukrainian/Russian cuisine has a lot of similar foods to the Polish.

    We also make pierogies, but we saute onion and bacon and then cook the pierogies in that. And finally, dip them in sour cream of course! The sauteed onion and bacon tastes amazing on the pierogies. However, I love pierogies ANY way!

    The cabbage rolls I actually found to be fairly easy, but it could have just been the way I was taught though, haha!

    Thanks for linking up and sharing with us on the Embracing Home and Family link up party!

    -Cherelle

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      October 26, 2020 at 9:13 PM

      Those pierogi sound delicious. We use many fillings such as fruits, prune, kraut, potato, and more. I like putting sour cream on top or farmers cheese inside. My Irish and Italian background is so very different than the Polish. I have as much fun as you. Do creating these new (to me) recipes. Thanks for commenting!

      Reply
  3. blankKippi Ohern says

    October 26, 2020 at 1:55 PM

    Yum, I gave this recipe a 5-star rating! Delicious comfort food.
    Pinned:)
    Hugs,
    Kippi

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      October 26, 2020 at 8:51 PM

      Thank you so much Kippi! The pin and rating sure help. I am glad you like the pierogi. It really is a comfort food. Enjoy your week and stay safe!

      Reply
  4. blankkristie says

    October 25, 2020 at 12:42 PM

    I’m featuring this recipe on the Little Cottage Link Party tomorrow! Have a great day.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      October 25, 2020 at 1:17 PM

      Thank you so much for the feature Kristie. I will be sure to look at all your features at the party! Stay safe this week.

      Reply
  5. blankHelen at the Lazy Gastronome says

    October 23, 2020 at 8:54 PM

    This is amazing!! I love cooking in the crockpot! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party! Hope to keep seeing you every Sunday!!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      October 23, 2020 at 9:39 PM

      I will be at the party as long as I have internet. I may be late though if i need to go to the library to logon. Have a great week.

      Reply
  6. blankVeronica Lee says

    October 20, 2020 at 1:43 AM

    I’ve never tried Pierogi! Looks yummy! Pinned!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      October 20, 2020 at 8:27 AM

      I think that Pierogi is right in your wheelhouse Veronica. You can always buy frozen like I mostly do! LOL. Thanks for stopping by and enjoy your week!

      Reply
  7. blankIrene says

    October 19, 2020 at 10:55 AM

    This recipe sounds so easy and delicious, and what could be better if it is authentic on top of that?

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      October 19, 2020 at 11:41 AM

      Thank you Irene! We. Love this pierogi and sausage. Even though they are frozen, Jim still eats my pierogi. LOL. Thanks for commenting and enjoy your week!

      Reply
  8. blankMichelle Renée says

    September 3, 2020 at 5:58 PM

    It’s a winner

    Reply
  9. blankIvory says

    October 1, 2017 at 2:45 PM

    This dish you prepared looks amazing, and I cannot wait to make it for my family. Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      October 1, 2017 at 8:14 PM

      Thank you Ivory. Please let me know what you think about the dish. Enjoy your week!

      Reply
  10. blankChristina Makri says

    June 22, 2017 at 6:07 AM

    It looks so yummy! Thank you for the recipe 🙂

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      June 22, 2017 at 10:38 AM

      You are welcome Christina. Thank you. Enjoy your week.

      Reply
  11. blankangie says

    June 20, 2017 at 10:36 PM

    this meal is one of our favorites we have not had it in a while so I thank you for inspiring me to make it for the family again
    come see us at http://shopannies.blogspot.com

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      June 22, 2017 at 10:37 AM

      You are welcome Angie. I am always happy to hear my recipes insprie and bring back memories! Enjoy your week.

      Reply
  12. blankTheresa says

    June 19, 2017 at 11:34 PM

    Thanks for joining us at the Inspiration Spotlight party. Looks like a great recipe. Shared

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      June 20, 2017 at 1:39 PM

      Thanks Theresa for sharing your thoughts! Enjoy your week.

      Reply
  13. blankMiz Helen says

    June 18, 2017 at 11:41 AM

    What a great recipe for the Crock Pot, real comfort food. Thanks so much for sharing your post with us at Full Plate Thursday. Have a great weekend and come back to see us real soon!
    Miz Helen

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      June 18, 2017 at 9:51 PM

      I am glad you enjoy this recipe! Enjoy your week.

      Reply
  14. blankCarole @ From My Carolina Home says

    June 16, 2017 at 7:09 PM

    Yum! Sounds wonderful.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      June 16, 2017 at 10:16 PM

      Thank you Carol! Enjoy your weekend!

      Reply
  15. blankTania says

    June 16, 2017 at 9:34 AM

    Mmmm, I love perogies! I’m definitely trying this recipe!!

    Tania

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      June 16, 2017 at 11:20 AM

      I hope you get the chance. These asre so easy and yummy! Enjoy your day!

      Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      June 16, 2017 at 11:21 AM

      I hope you get the chance. These re so easy and yummy! Enjoy your day!

      Reply
  16. blankSandra L Garth says

    June 15, 2017 at 6:55 PM

    I haven’t tried Pierogi but my granddaughter loves them. Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      June 15, 2017 at 8:10 PM

      We love them. Once frozen they are a quick and filliing meal. Have a great day!

      Reply
  17. blankAmber Harrop says

    June 15, 2017 at 4:32 PM

    We only tried Pierogi for the first time this year and we love them in this house

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      June 15, 2017 at 8:09 PM

      I love them. You can put almost anything inside them! Have a great day!

      Reply
  18. blankCathy S says

    June 10, 2017 at 9:30 PM

    I have the exact same story as you. I married into a polish family 35+ years ago and my homemade pierogies fell apart and my husbands aunt lost patience with me and I never did learn how to make them. Can’t wait to try your recipe and I like the hint of putting the pierogies on the side of the crockpot to brown them.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      June 10, 2017 at 9:40 PM

      It is tough to follow a great Polish grandma isn’t it? I am still learning, but these were good! Thanks Cathy for your story. Enjoy your week.

      Reply
  19. blankJoey says

    June 10, 2017 at 1:57 PM

    I served pierogies last week for the first time in a very long while. I was heralded as a dinner hero. They were just the boxed Mrs. T’s kind sautéed in butter. I could not believe the reaction. I’m sure your recipe is a crowd favorite.

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    • blankMarilyn says

      June 10, 2017 at 9:08 PM

      Thanks Joey. I must confess, unles the kids are here to help, i use frozen too. They never notice the difference!! Have a lovely week.

      Reply

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