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Slow Cooked Pierogies & Sausage

A comforting dish featuring tender pierogies and savory sausage, simmered to perfection in a rich broth.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Comfort Food, Polish
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 pound fresh or frozen pierogies Your choice of filling
  • 1 pound sliced sausage Any preferred type
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian option
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • to taste salt Be cautious if using pre-seasoned sausage
Optional toppings
  • sour cream
  • chopped green onions
  • fresh herbs

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Slice your sausage and chop the onion. If using frozen pierogies, there's no need to thaw them.
Cooking
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and cook the chopped onion until translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Transfer the sautéed onions to your slow cooker. Add in the sliced sausage, pierogies, broth, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt. Stir everything together until well mixed.
  3. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 4-6 hours, or high for 2-3 hours.
  4. Once the pierogies are tender and the sausage is heated through, serve hot with optional toppings.

Notes

Ingredient substitutions can include chicken sausage or vegetarian alternatives. Adjust cooking time as needed but prefer low for best flavor. Taste before adding more salt to avoid over-seasoning.