Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for Crockpot Sausage and Potatoes — a comforting, hands-off meal that combines tender potatoes and flavorful sausage slow-cooked to perfection.
🥔🌭 Crockpot Sausage and Potatoes
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 6 hours (low) or 3 hours (high)
🍽️ Serves: 4-6
🧂 Ingredients
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1.5 lbs smoked sausage (like kielbasa or andouille), sliced into 1-inch pieces
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1.5 lbs baby potatoes or red potatoes, halved or quartered if large
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1 large onion, sliced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 bell pepper (any color), sliced (optional)
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1 tsp smoked paprika
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1 tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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2 tbsp olive oil
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Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
🔥 Instructions
1. Prep ingredients:
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Toss potatoes with olive oil, smoked paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper.
2. Layer in crockpot:
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Place potatoes in the bottom of the crockpot.
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Add sliced onion, garlic, and bell pepper on top.
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Layer sausage pieces over the veggies.
3. Cook:
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Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours, until potatoes are tender and sausage is heated through.
4. Serve:
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Garnish with fresh parsley.
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Serve hot as a complete meal or alongside a green salad or crusty bread.
💡 Tips & Variations
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Add carrots or green beans for extra veggies.
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Use spicy sausage for a little heat.
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For a creamier version, stir in a splash of cream or sour cream at the end.
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You can also add a splash of chicken broth at the start for extra moisture.