Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of this easy-to-make Creamy Smoked Sausage & Potato Crockpot Dinner. Perfect for a comforting weeknight meal, this dish combines smoky sausage, tender potatoes, and a cheesy sauce that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Smoked Sausage:
1 pound smoked sausage (sliced into rounds)
Potatoes:
1.5 pounds baby potatoes (halved or quartered)
Onion:
1 medium onion (chopped)
Garlic:
3 cloves garlic (minced)
Cheese Sauce:
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, 1 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup chicken broth, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the Sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, lightly brown the smoked sausage in olive oil or butter for 3–4 minutes.
- Prepare Crockpot: Add the browned sausage, potatoes, onion, and garlic to the crockpot.
- Mix Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together chicken broth, sour cream, Dijon mustard, paprika, salt, and pepper. Pour the mixture over the sausage and potatoes. Stir gently to combine.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours, until the potatoes are tender.
- Add Cheese: In the last 15–20 minutes of cooking, stir in the shredded cheese until melted and creamy.
- Season and Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with a simple green salad or steamed vegetables.
- For best results, use Yukon gold or red potatoes.
- Add spinach or peas for extra color and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
