Crock Pot Pierogi are a mix of delicious pasta dumpling with creamy mash potatoes and cheese filling topped with butter and fried onions. Truly one of the worlds best comfort foods.
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Easy Crock Pot Pierogi are an easy three step and only three ingredients meal that is warm, satisfying and very comforting. Very quick, it takes only minutes to prepare and then the slow cooker does the work and dinner will be ready when you are.
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What We Love About This Recipe
This method is one of the best ways to cook frozen pierogies. The low and slow method infuses all the flavor of the butter and onions into the pasta pockets and makes them so tender and delicious. No need to boil first and then break out the skillet to saute the onions.
- 5 Minutes of Prep: Only a few minutes and then the crock pot will make these pierogies with onion.
- Easy Ingredients: Only a 3 ingredients. It is so simple.
- Family Friendly: Crock Pot Pierogies are always a hit.
- Adaptable: Can make Pierogi in the crock pot dairy free, low calorie etc.
Ingredient Notes
- Frozen Pierogies: From the grocery store, a local church organization or homemade. Any type of frozen pierogi works great. Find more information about this ethic food here.
- Butter: Eight tablespoons of butter. You can use margarine or other replacement if you are a vegetarian.
- Onion: They caramelize so beautifully and make such a wonderful addition to the dish.
Equipment Needed for Cooking Pierogi
How to Cook Frozen Pierogies in Crock Pot
These are the basic steps for making Crock Pot Pierogies. Please refer to the recipe card below for more detailed instructions and nutrition information.
STEP 1: CUT
First, cut your onions thinly and place in the crock pot. Then place the frozen pierogi in the pot along with the butter.
STEP 2: COOK
Finally, cook on low for three to four hours and then they are good to go. Salt and Pepper to taste and top with your favorite toppings.
Prep and Storage Tips for Pierogies with Onions
HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE AHEAD OF TIME
Honestly,there is no need to make these crock pot pierogies ahead of time as you are making then straight from frozen.
HOW TO STORE THIS RECIPE
Cover any leftovers with foil or n an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days.
HOW TO REHEAT THIS RECIPE
Reheat the pierogi dinner on the stovetop in a saucepan or in the microwave until warmed through.
Frequently Asked Questions
A buttery alternative can be used and also try a frozen pierogi without cheese such as sauerkraut and potato. This recipe is a great vegetarian recipe. These frozen pierogi are dairy free and vegan.
Of course, onions and pierogies go perfect together, however, you can use frozen peas and carrots, mushrooms or sauerkraut if you prefer.
Indeed, you can. This recipe is wonderful for Lent but you can always add sausage, chicken, chicken sausage or polska kielbasa to this recipe to round out the meal and makes a great kielbasa casserole.
No, it is not necessary to thaw the frozen pierogi before you cook them. That is the beauty of this recipe.
Traditional works but they have pierogies stuffed with sauerkraut, blends of different cheeses and even hot and spicy varieties to tempt your taste buds. They even have small batch varieties made by small local companies and church groups. The possibilities are endless.
Expert Tips for Making These Crockpot Pierogies Recipe
- This Recipe Can be Doubled: Make a double batch for a crowd or mix and match flavors for a great variety.
- Toppings: Top with fresh parsley or green onions or bacon bits. Try topping with sour cream or applesauce or more sharp cheddar cheese and make a crock pot cheesy pierogi casserole.
- Spice: Try a little heat stir into the mixture a little Homemade Taco Seasoning or top with Jalapenos for a kick.
- Variation tip: Greek Yogurt is a great alternative to sour cream. Also try cream cheese blends such as garlic and herb or dill to elevate your pierogi.
- Alternate cooking method tip: The Instant pot is a quick way to achieve the same result. Cook for one minute in water or two cups chicken broth and then do a quick release, drain. Saute your onions in the butter and spoon on top the pierogies.
What to Serve with Crock Pot Pierogi
- Roasted Beet Salad with Ginger Dressing
- Instant Pot Strawberry Applesauce
- Cucumber Onion Salad with Dill
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Crock Pot Pierogi
Equipment
Ingredients
- 12 oz pierogies, frozen
- ½ cup butter , cut into 1″ pieces
- 1 onion , sliced thinly
Instructions
- Put all ingredients into your slow cooker.
- Put the lid on and cook for 3-4 hours on low, or until pierogies are cooked through.
Expert Tips
- This Recipe Can be Doubled: Make a double batch for a crowd or mix and match flavors for a great variety.
- Toppings: Top with fresh parsley or green onions or bacon bits. Try topping with sour cream or applesauce or more sharp cheddar cheese and make a crock pot cheesy pierogi casserole.
- Spice: Try a little heat stir into the mixture a little Homemade Taco Seasoning or top with Jalapenos for a kick.
- Variation tip: Greek Yogurt is a great alternative to sour cream. Also try cream cheese blends such as garlic and herb or dill to elevate your pierogi.
- Alternate cooking method tip: The Instant pot is a quick way to achieve the same result. Cook for one minute in water or two cups chicken broth and then do a quick release, drain. Saute your onions in the butter and spoon on top the pierogies.
Estimated Nutritional Information
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This recipe is my personal adaption of an ethnic inspired recipe. It is not intended to be an authentic recipe. I’ve recreated this recipe because I enjoy the flavors and I want to encourage my readers to expand their tastes and try new flavor combinations. The recipe, ingredients and processes may have been adapted to make the recipe accessible for the average American. I have provided links to authentic versions of the recipe in the post above. I encourage you to visit these pages and learn more about the traditional version(s) of this recipe.
I was very disappointed in this. I used 48 frozen pierogis and 1 butter and 2 medium onions. Added on top kielbasa Oscar Meyer. Low 5 hours. Some were cooked, some clumped together. Too dry. Added 1 cup chicken broth to cook for 1 hour. Would not do again. Did not even serve this thanksgiving. Vert disappointed. Would do on stove and keep warm in crockpot
Lol, weird that you didn’t actually follow the recipe and are claiming the recipe is bad…!
I want to try this today for thanksgiving dinner but I’m so afraid they will just end one one big glob of mush…..please re-assure lol
What a great idea! I love the ease of making these in the crockpot. This is a great weeknight dinner.
I’ve never made these and a slow cooker seems like the way to start! Thanks for the recipe.
I had no idea pierogi could be made in the slow cooker! We absolutely loved these and I’m excited at how simple it is to make. Thanks!
Made this tonight, was delish!!! I will try the onions on the bottom next time. I put in layers (used 24 pierogi) and was good. Onions didn’t all brown, but still cooked and soft. Flavor is amazing!
Thank you for the feedback! Glad you enjoyed it!
If I placed 2 boxes of perogi in the slow cooker would I then use 1 cup butter instead of 1/2 cup?
Yes
I never thought to cook pierogies this way. What a fun idea.
So delish! One of my friends makes her pierogi in a crockpot too! Great idea!
I love the idea of making pierogies in a slow cooker! so easy and delicious.
Mmm yes please! I would love to try to make these!
This recipe looks delicious. I have never made this before. I need to spread my cooking wings.
I’d like to add kielbasa in with the piroghi. Should the time be increased or would I need to perhaps add some chicken stock to accommodate the added volume?
You can use the same cooking time.
Do you put the butter and onions on top of the pierogi, or on the bottom?
I put them on the bottom, but I’m sure either way would work just fine.
Can you leave the perogi in the crock pot to stay warm if you were bringing it to a pot luck?
Yes, ma’am! 🙂
Do they turn out cripsy and brown as shown in the picture using the crockpot?
All of the recipes I post on my site are the actual photos from when I make the recipes. I don’t “fake” the photos for styling purposes. In this case, the pierogies came out of the slow cooker, were put right in the bowl and then photographed. The ones that were touching the crock, got the browned edges. My recommendation would be to put them in a single layer in the bottom of the crock so that you get maximum browning. I hope this helps 🙂
Hi Christina,
Is it 1/2 cup butter or 2 cups?
1/2 cup
Can you use fresh instead of frozen and if so how long do you cook them for. Also does it matter what flavor the pierogis are
I wouldn’t use fresh for this recipe…frozen is best. The flavor doesn’t matter 🙂
1 box ain’t gonna do it. Will this recipe handle a full crockpot of pierogi? At least 4-6 boxes? What would the cooking time be?
I think as long as your slow cooker is big enough so it’s not over-full. I would cook them for at least 6 hours.
At any point in time do you stir. My recipe, very similar to yours, worked the first time. I put margarine on each layer with cooked onions and bacon. They turned out great. The second time not so great. Thought I did the same thing but they came out in one great big blob. What should I do different.
Thanks
I do not stir, just set and forget. Here are somethings to check… Did you use frozen pierogies both times? Did you exceed the 3-4 hour cooking time? Did you have your slow cooker set to low?
It’s “pierogi”, singular and plural.
Thanks for letting this Italian Norwegian know 🙂 I will update the recipe!
I think there are more important things to think about than the way somone spells Pieogri
Not if it’s your culture and we’re all trying to be sensitive to the individuality