Description
Hearty “slow cooker sausage and potato casserole” brings comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen to your dinner table. Savory sausage, tender potatoes, and rich seasonings blend perfectly for a satisfying meal that warms souls and fills hungry bellies.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) smoked sausage or kielbasa, sliced into rounds
Vegetables and Starch:
- 1 (32 ounces) (907 grams) bag frozen diced hash browns (or 4 cups fresh potatoes, diced)
- 1 small onion, diced
Dairy and Seasoning:
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 (10.5 ounces) (298 grams) can cream of mushroom soup (or cream of chicken)
- 1 cup milk
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 0.5 teaspoon dried parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the slow cooker by greasing the interior with a thin layer of butter or nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Layer sliced potatoes across the bottom of the slow cooker, creating an even base for the casserole.
- Distribute sausage pieces and diced onions uniformly over the potato layer to ensure balanced flavor in each serving.
- Create a creamy sauce by whisking together cream of mushroom soup, milk, sour cream, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a separate mixing bowl until smooth and well-combined.
- Gently pour the seasoned sauce over the potato and sausage mixture, carefully stirring to guarantee all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Set the slow cooker to LOW temperature and allow the casserole to simmer for 5-6 hours, or alternatively use HIGH temperature for 2-3 hours until potatoes reach a tender consistency.
- During the final cooking stage, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese across the top of the casserole, allowing it to melt and create a golden, creamy surface.
- Cover and cook for an additional 15-20 minutes to fully incorporate the cheese and enhance the dish’s richness.
- Finish by garnishing with fresh chopped parsley and serve the casserole warm, directly from the slow cooker.
Notes
- Prevent Sticking: Use parchment paper or a slow cooker liner for easy cleanup and to stop ingredients from adhering to the pot.
- Customize Protein: Swap pork sausage with turkey or chicken sausage for a leaner option, or use plant-based sausage for a vegetarian twist.
- Boost Nutrition: Add diced bell peppers or spinach to increase vegetable content and create a more balanced one-pot meal.
- Texture Tip: Cut potatoes into uniform sizes to ensure even cooking and consistent softness throughout the casserole.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-6 hours
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg