🥘 Slow Cooker Sausage and Potatoes
Slow Cooker Sausage and Potatoes is a hearty, easy, one-pot meal. Tender potatoes, savory sausage, and vegetables cook together in a flavorful broth, perfect for a hands-off dinner.
🥄 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
- 1½ lbs sausage (kielbasa, smoked sausage, or Italian links), sliced into 1-inch pieces
- 1½ lbs potatoes, diced (Yukon Gold or red potatoes work well)
- 1 bell pepper, diced (optional)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
- Optional: 1 cup baby carrots or green beans for extra veggies
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare ingredients:
- Chop potatoes, onion, bell pepper, and any additional veggies.
- Slice sausage into bite-sized pieces.
2️⃣ Assemble in slow cooker:
- Place potatoes, onion, bell pepper, and garlic in the slow cooker.
- Add sausage on top.
- Drizzle olive oil or butter and sprinkle paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Pour chicken broth over everything.
3️⃣ Cook:
- Cover and cook on low 6–7 hours or high 3–4 hours until potatoes are tender and sausage is heated through.
4️⃣ Finish & serve:
- Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
- Serve warm as a complete meal.
🌟 Tips for Perfect Slow Cooker Sausage and Potatoes
- Potatoes: Cut evenly to ensure uniform cooking.
- Sausage: Pre-browning is optional but adds extra flavor.
- Thick sauce: Mash a few potatoes against the side of the slow cooker for a creamier texture.
- Vegetables: Add delicate veggies like green beans or zucchini in the last 30–45 minutes to prevent overcooking.
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