🥔🌭 Slow Cooker Sausage, Green Beans & Potatoes
Introduction
Looking for an easy slow cooker comfort-food dinner that requires very little effort?
This hearty Slow Cooker Sausage, Green Beans & Potatoes is packed with smoky sausage, tender potatoes, crisp-tender green beans, and a rich, creamy cheese sauce.
🧀🔥Everything cooks together in one slow cooker, allowing the flavors to blend beautifully.
It’s an affordable, filling family meal that works especially well for busy weeknights, potlucks, or Sunday dinner.
The creamy cheddar sauce added toward the end takes this simple combination of sausage and vegetables to the next level!
—🛒 Ingredients
Main Ingredients1
½ lbs (680 g) smoked sausage or kielbasa,
sliced into rounds
1 ½ lbs (680 g) baby potatoes, cut into bite-size pieces
1 lb (450 g) fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into pieces
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
🧀 Creamy Cheese Sauce
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
½ cup milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Optional Garnish Fresh parsley,
choppedExtra shredded cheddar cheeseGreen onions,
slicedA pinch of red pepper flakes for heat
—👩🍳 Instructions
Step 1:
Prepare the IngredientsWash the potatoes and cut them into small, evenly sized pieces so they cook at the same rate.
Trim the green beans and cut them into bite-size pieces.Slice the smoked sausage into rounds and dice the onion.
—Step 2:
Add the VegetablesPlace the potatoes, green beans, diced onion, and minced garlic into the slow cooker.
Spread them out evenly.
—Step 3:
Add the SausageAdd the sliced smoked sausage over the vegetables.The sausage will release its smoky flavor as it cooks, seasoning the potatoes and green beans.
—Step 4:
Season EverythingSprinkle over:
SaltBlack pepperGarlic powderOnion powderSmoked paprikaItalian seasoningAdd the butter and pour in the chicken broth.Give everything a gentle stir to distribute the seasonings.
—Step 5:
Slow CookCover with the lid and cook:
LOW: 5–6 hoursHIGH: 2½–3½ hoursCook until the potatoes are completely tender and the green beans are cooked to your preferred texture.Try not to remove the lid too often because this allows heat to escape and can increase the cooking time.
—🧀 Step 6:
Make the Creamy Cheese SauceAbout 20–30 minutes before serving, mix together:Cream of chicken soupMilkShredded cheddarShredded mozzarellaGarlic powderBlack pepperStir until combined.
Pour the creamy mixture into the slow cooker and gently stir everything together.
—Step 7:
Finish CookingReplace the lid and cook for another 20–30 minutes on LOW.The cheese should melt completely and the sauce should become hot, creamy, and thick.If you want an extra cheesy finish, sprinkle another handful of cheddar over the top during the final 5 minutes.
—Step 8:
ServeTurn the slow cooker off and let the dish sit for about 5 minutes.Garnish with fresh parsley or sliced green onions.Serve hot with plenty of that creamy cheese sauce over the potatoes, sausage, and green beans.
🤤🧀—💡 Helpful Tips🥔
Use small potatoesBaby potatoes or Yukon Gold potatoes work especially well. Cut larger potatoes into smaller pieces so they cook evenly.
🌭 Brown the sausage for extra flavorThis isn’t necessary, but quickly browning the sausage in a skillet before adding it to the slow cooker gives it a delicious caramelized exterior.
🧀 Don’t add the cheese too earlyAdding the cheese sauce near the end helps prevent the dairy from separating during the long cooking time.
🌶️ Make it spicyAdd red pepper flakes, Cajun seasoning, or a little hot sauce for a spicy version.
🥓 Add baconCooked, crumbled bacon makes this dish even more flavorful and pairs perfectly with the sausage and cheddar.
—🍽️ Serving SuggestionsThis is already a complete meal, but you can serve it with:
🥖 Warm dinner rolls
🥗 Green salad
🌽 Corn on the cob
🥦 Steamed broccoli
🥒 Pickles
🧄 Garlic bread
—❤️ Conclusion
This Slow Cooker Sausage, Green Beans & Potatoes is the definition of easy comfort food. Tender potatoes, flavorful smoked sausage, fresh green beans, and a creamy cheddar sauce come together to create a hearty meal that the whole family can enjoy.
Best of all, most of the work happens inside the slow cooker, so you can prepare everything, set it to cook, and come back to a warm and delicious dinner.
😍Whether you’re feeding your family on a busy weeknight or bringing something comforting to a potluck, this recipe is simple, filling, and packed with flavor.
Would you make yours with smoked sausage, kielbasa, or spicy sausage? 🌭🥔🧀