This slow cooker 4-ingredient sausage and pierogies dish is the kind of neighborly comfort food that shows up on a chilly evening and disappears in minutes. Think smoky sausage rounds, pillowy potato pierogies, and sweet onions all bathed in a simple buttery sauce. Dishes like this trace back to Eastern European pierogi traditions, but here in the Midwest we lean into the convenience of frozen pierogies and a slow cooker. It’s a set-it-and-forget-it recipe that feels like a hug in a bowl, and yes, the kind you scrape absolutely clean.
Serve this straight from the slow cooker into warm bowls, with a simple green salad or steamed green beans to balance the richness. A side of tangy sauerkraut or a spoonful of grainy mustard works beautifully with the smoky sausage. If you enjoy a bit of dairy on the table, offer a dollop of sour cream and some chopped fresh parsley for brightness. A crusty loaf of bread is optional but ideal for swiping up every last bit of buttery sauce.
Slow Cooker 4-Ingredient Sausage and Pierogies
Servings: 6
Ingredients
2 pounds fully cooked smoked sausage or kielbasa, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
2 (16-ounce) boxes frozen potato-and-cheese pierogies
1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
Directions
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