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Slow Cooker 4-Ingredient Sausage and Pierogies

A comforting dish made with sausage, pierogies, and onions, cooked in a slow cooker for an easy, tasty family dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pounds fully cooked smoked sausage or kielbasa, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds Use fully cooked sausage for the best results.
  • 2 16-ounce boxes frozen potato-and-cheese pierogies Feel free to try different flavors of pierogies.
  • 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Lightly grease the inside of a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker.
  2. Spread the sliced onion evenly over the bottom.
  3. Arrange the frozen pierogies on top of the onions.
  4. Scatter the sliced sausage over the pierogies.
  5. Pour the melted butter over the sausage and pierogies.
  6. Cover and cook on LOW for 3 to 4 hours.
  7. Gently stir to mix everything before serving.

Notes

Serve hot with a dollop of sour cream. Pairs well with a fresh salad or steamed vegetables. For extra flavor, season with garlic powder or pepper, and consider mixing in bell peppers or peas for added nutrition.