Description
Creamy Slow Cooker Sausage and Potatoes is a hearty and comforting dish made with tender potatoes, flavorful sausage, and a rich creamy sauce. It’s an easy, hands-off meal perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs baby potatoes, halved or quartered
- 1 lb smoked sausage or kielbasa, sliced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional, for flavor depth)
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for topping)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Place potatoes, sausage, onion, and garlic in the slow cooker.
- In a bowl, whisk together cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, milk, Dijon mustard (if using), paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the mixture over the ingredients in the slow cooker and stir to coat evenly.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours, until potatoes are tender.
- Optional: Sprinkle cheddar cheese over the top in the last 15 minutes of cooking, then cover until melted.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use red or Yukon gold potatoes for the best texture.
- For a spicy kick, use andouille or hot Italian sausage.
- Add chopped green beans or peas in the last hour for a veggie boost.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated gently.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: slow cooker sausage and potatoes, creamy crockpot dinner, easy comfort food, sausage potato stew, slow cooker meal