🥘 Crockpot Sausage and Potatoes
This is a simple, hearty slow-cooker meal with smoky sausage, tender potatoes, and a savory, well-seasoned broth. It’s perfect for an easy “set it and forget it” dinner.
🛒 Ingredients
- 500–700g smoked sausage or kielbasa, sliced Kielbasa
- 5–6 medium potatoes, chopped Potato
- 1 onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper (optional)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 tsp paprika (smoked if possible)
- 1 tsp dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- Salt & black pepper
- Optional: chili flakes for heat, parsley for garnish
🔥 Step 1: Prep the ingredients
- Chop potatoes into bite-sized chunks.
- Slice sausage and vegetables evenly so they cook at the same rate.
🥘 Step 2: Load the crockpot
Add in this order:
- Potatoes (bottom layer)
- Onion, garlic, and bell pepper
- Sausage slices on top
Sprinkle:
- Paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper
Pour:
- Chicken broth and drizzle olive oil
⏲️ Step 3: Slow cook
- Cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours
- Stir once halfway through if possible
🍽️ Step 4: Finish and serve
- Taste and adjust seasoning.
- If you want thicker sauce, mash a few potatoes into the broth.
- Garnish with parsley or chili flakes.
😋 Result
You get:
- Smoky, juicy sausage
- Soft, flavorful potatoes soaking up broth
- Rich, comforting one-pot meal
If you want, I can also make:
- 🧄 Creamy crockpot sausage and potatoes version
- 🧀 Cheesy baked finish (casserole-style)
- 🌶️ Cajun spicy variation with extra kick
