Slow Cooker Pierogi 🥟 — a simple, comforting way to cook frozen pierogi so they turn tender and flavorful with minimal effort. Great as a side dish or hearty main.
Easy Slow Cooker Pierogi (Serves 4–6)
Ingredients
- 1–2 lbs frozen pierogi (any flavor)
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 3–4 tbsp butter, cut into pieces
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Optional: ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Optional toppings: sour cream, crispy bacon, chopped chives
Instructions
1️⃣ Grease Slow Cooker
Lightly coat with cooking spray or butter.
2️⃣ Layer Ingredients
- Place frozen pierogi in the slow cooker.
- Scatter onions over the top.
- Add butter pieces evenly over pierogi.
- Pour broth around (not fully covering).
- Sprinkle with pepper.
3️⃣ Cook
- Cover and cook on LOW for 3–4 hours
or - HIGH for 1½–2 hours
Pierogi should be tender and heated through.
4️⃣ Optional Finish
Sprinkle cheese over top during the last 20 minutes to melt.
For crisp edges, transfer to a skillet with a little butter and brown lightly before serving.
Tips
- Do not over-stir — pierogi can tear.
- Avoid too much liquid to prevent mushiness.
- Add cooked bacon or kielbasa for a heartier meal.
- Leftovers reheat best in a skillet.
If you’d like, I can give you a creamy slow cooker pierogi casserole version with cream cheese and cheddar — very rich and crowd-pleasing.
