Slow Cooker Sausage and Potato Casserole Recipe
A comforting and hearty slow cooker casserole featuring tender hash browns, smoky kielbasa sausage, and a creamy cheesy sauce. Perfect for an easy, hands-off meal that combines savory flavors with the convenience of slow cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (low) or 4 hours (high)
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes (low) or 4 hours 15 minutes (high)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 (32 oz) bag of hash browns (or substitute with fresh diced potatoes)
- 14 oz kielbasa sausage, cut into small pieces
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
Sauce
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp creole seasoning (or your favorite blend)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Grease your slow cooker and add the hash browns, kielbasa sausage pieces, diced onion, and 2 cups of the shredded cheddar cheese. If you prefer, you can sauté the sausage and onions beforehand for more depth of flavor. If using fresh diced potatoes, be prepared to increase cooking time accordingly.
- Prepare Sauce: In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, creole seasoning, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Mix Sauce and Casserole: Pour the creamy sauce mixture over the hash brown and sausage mixture in the slow cooker. Stir gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Add Cheese Topping: Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole mixture.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 4 hours, until the potatoes and onions are fully cooked and tender. Avoid overcooking, especially if using fresh potatoes, to maintain texture.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once done, give a gentle stir and serve your warm, cheesy sausage and potato casserole. Enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, sauté the sausage and onions before adding them to the slow cooker.
- If substituting fresh diced potatoes, increase cook time slightly to ensure they are tender.
- Creole seasoning adds a nice spicy twist but can be adjusted to your taste or replaced with any preferred spice blend.
- Use a slow cooker liner or grease well to prevent sticking and facilitate clean up.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the microwave or oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/6 of casserole)
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 710 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
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