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    Popular » Recipes » Crock Pot

    Slow Cooker Sausage and Potatoes

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: Jul 29, 2021 by Dee

    This Slow Cooker Sausage and Potatoes recipe is an easy dinner made in the crock pot with kielbasa smoked sausage, baby potatoes and green beans. Your whole family will love this delicious comfort food made with just a few simple ingredients! via @meamel

    This Slow Cooker Sausage and Potatoes recipe is an easy dinner made in the crock pot with kielbasa smoked sausage, baby potatoes and green beans. Your whole family will love this delicious comfort food made with just a few simple ingredients!

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    slow cooker sausage and potatoes with green beans in a white bowl on the table

    I adore smoked sausage, and I have a ton of easy kielbasa recipes on the blog. And, this delicious crockpot sausage and potatoes recipe is definitely a family favorite at our house!

    This slow cooker recipe is incredibly easy to prepare and comes together quickly. Just throw the ingredients into your slow cooker, and dinner is ready in just a few short hours. It's the perfect main dish to serve on a busy day and definitely kid approved!

    If you're a fan of easy crock pot recipes or easy meals in general, you and your entire family will absolutely love this one-pot meal! I usually add fresh green beans, but if you forget, you can always make green beans in the microwave!

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    • How to Make Slow Cooker Sausage and Potatoes
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    Simple Ingredients

    You only need a few ingredients to make this easy crockpot sausage and potatoes recipe:

    • Smoked sausage (kielbasa)
    • Baby potatoes - or Yukon gold potatoes
    • Salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder
    • Butter
    • Fresh green beans -- optional, but makes it a one dish dinner
    • Non stick spray or olive oil

    The first time I made kielbasa and potatoes in the slow cooker, I used 1 pound of each. That wasn't enough for us, so the next time I made this easy recipe, I used 1 pound of potatoes and 2 ropes of sausage.

    How to Make Slow Cooker Sausage and Potatoes

    First, rinse the baby potatoes under cold water in a colander, and pat dry. Next, slice them into quarters. Slice smaller potatoes in half.

    Then, slice the smoked sausage into rounds, about ½ inch thick. If you want to add fresh green beans, wash and trim them. You won't need them right away unless you like them very soft.

    slice smoked sausage and potatoes

    Add a little bit of olive oil or vegetable oil to the bottom of your slow cooker. Or, spray the bottom with non stick cooking spray.

    Next, add the potatoes to the slow cooker and season with salt, pepper, onion powder and garlic powder. Stir to coat with the seasonings.

    Add the kielbasa slices. Finally, add a little bit of butter on top.

    smoked sausage, potatoes and butter in the slow cooker

    Cooking Time

    You can cook the crock pot sausage and potatoes on high heat or low heat. Cook for 3 to 4 hours on high heat and 6 to 8 hours on low heat or until the potatoes are fork tender.

    If you want to add fresh green beans, add them about 2 hours before you're ready to eat. Otherwise, they may be overcooked.

    In a hurry? You can make kielbasa potatoes and green beans in your Instant Pot or any electric pressure cooker!

    smoked sausage and potatoes with green beans in crockpot

    When done, give the sausage mixture a quick stir. Then, dig into this simple meal of juicy, perfectly seasoned kielbasa sausage and tender potatoes. So good!

    Variations

    For creamy crockpot sausage and cheesy potatoes, add a can of cream of chicken soup or cream of celery soup or cream of mushroom soup. Stir in some shredded cheddar cheese before you're ready to serve this simple meal.

    Love spice? Add even more flavor to this easy meal with Cajun seasoning or Creole and andouille sausage or smoked paprika. Or add a packet of Ranch seasoning. Yum!

    Use turkey sausage instead of pork sausage to make it lighter. For something completely different, use Italian sausage, peppers and onions. Keep in mind, the cook time will vary with different meat.

    cooked kielbasa slice on fork

    Storage

    Store leftover smoked sausage and potatoes in an airtight container in your refrigerator. It should keep well for 3 to 5 days.

    For longer storage, this easy crockpot recipe makes a great freezer meal. Just store in a freezer safe container, and it reheats well.

    Recipe

    slow cooker sausage and potatoes with green beans in a white bowl

    Slow Cooker Sausage and Potatoes

    Published by Dee
    This Slow Cooker Sausage and Potatoes recipe is an easy dinner made in the crock pot with kielbasa smoked sausage, baby potatoes and green beans. Your whole family will love this delicious comfort food made with just a few simple ingredients!
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    Prep Time 33 mins
    Cook Time 3 hrs
    Total Time 3 hrs 33 mins
    Course Main
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8
    Calories 449 kcal

    Equipment

    • Crock-Pot

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil or cooking spray
    • 1 pound baby potatoes quartered
    • 2 pounds smoked sausage 2 ropes
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 3 tablespoons butter
    • 2 cups green beans fresh, optional

    Instructions
     

    • Add olive oil to the bottom of the slow cooker
    • Add potatoes, and season with sea salt, garlic powder, onion powder and pepper. Toss to coat
    • Add smoked sausage slices and butter. Cover, and cook for 3 to 4 hours on high or 6 to 8 hours on low, or until potatoes are fork tender.
    • Add fresh green beans about 2 hours before ready to serve for crisper texture or earlier for softer texture.

    Notes

    You can use 1 pound potatoes and 1 pound sausage or 2 pounds each of sausage and potatoes, if desired.
    Add canned green beans about ½ hour before serving.

    Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 449kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 15gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 92mgSodium: 1295mgPotassium: 521mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 323IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 2mg
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    1. Beverly Smith says

      August 19, 2022 at 6:08 pm

      Do you need to add some chicken broth to crock pot so it won't burn?

      Reply
      • Dee says

        August 19, 2022 at 8:55 pm

        I just add a little olive oil or cooking spray before adding the food, and I've never had it burn. You can add a little broth if you want it saucier.

    2. Joyce says

      July 27, 2022 at 11:54 am

      I used canned new potatoes, frozen green beans and the rest of the recipe as directed..added in a can of fire roasted tomatoes and a half can of sauerkraut I needed to use up...fabulous!!!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        July 27, 2022 at 1:44 pm

        Thanks for sharing your tips, Joyce. Glad you liked it!

    3. Lori says

      July 13, 2022 at 10:28 am

      Can you substitute rice instead of potatoes?

      Reply
      • Dee says

        July 16, 2022 at 12:23 pm

        I have never tried using rice, so I don't know if it would work here.

    4. Krystal says

      November 28, 2021 at 7:38 pm

      I just made this but I made a couple substitutions with what I had on hand. I followed the original recipe but I used lil smokies and instead of green beans I added asparagus 30 minutes before it was done. Topped it with cheese and is was amazing!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        November 28, 2021 at 8:12 pm

        I'm so glad you liked it, Krystal. Thanks!

    5. Jayne says

      November 28, 2021 at 5:11 pm

      What would you recommend for adding frozen green beans?

      Reply
      • Dee says

        November 28, 2021 at 8:12 pm

        I haven't tried it, but you can add them on top of the other ingredients and they should be fine.

    6. Cathy says

      August 15, 2021 at 7:11 am

      Love how easy this is! The potatoes turned out perfect!

      Reply
    7. Sandra says

      August 12, 2021 at 8:42 am

      This is really good! Everyone at my house enjoyed this meal!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        August 14, 2021 at 11:41 pm

        Thank you so much, Sandra! I'm glad you liked it!

      • Elaine H. says

        October 14, 2021 at 5:32 pm

        My whole family really loved this! I was surprised how good the green beans were, great flavor .Will make this often. Thank you for a great recipe!5 stars

      • Dee says

        October 15, 2021 at 12:31 pm

        So happy to hear this, Elaine. Thank you so much!

    8. Tierra says

      August 11, 2021 at 12:30 pm

      Such a perfect fix it and forget it meal! Even my picky eater ate it all up!5 stars

      Reply
    9. Eva says

      August 11, 2021 at 2:17 am

      I added green beans and my family loved it. The leftovers are good too!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        August 14, 2021 at 11:55 pm

        Thank you so much for the review!

    10. Michelle says

      August 11, 2021 at 12:16 am

      Any dinner is easier in the Slow Cooker! My family loved the flavors.5 stars

      Reply
    11. Beth says

      August 10, 2021 at 2:18 pm

      This is such a delicious dinner. My family and I loved this slow cooker recipe!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        August 14, 2021 at 11:46 pm

        Thanks, Beth. I'm glad you liked it!

    12. Krystle says

      August 06, 2021 at 7:48 pm

      Easy to make and super filling. The whole family gobbled it up!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        August 07, 2021 at 10:29 pm

        Thanks, Krystle! I'm glad you liked the recipe!

    13. Matt says

      July 31, 2021 at 12:23 pm

      Wow! Super easy! Kids thought I had slaved over the stove for hours. WE are going to use this one often!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        July 31, 2021 at 1:29 pm

        Thank you so much, Matt! I'm glad it was a hit with the family!

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