Slow Cooker Sausage and Potato Casserole
This Slow Cooker Sausage and Potato Casserole is a comfort dish that is easy to whip up, is sure to please the whole family and can be served for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
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The BEST Slow Cooker Comfort Dish
As the days and nights are starting to get cooler, most of us will be craving a quick, comforting weeknight meal. This Slow Cooker Sausage and Potato Casserole fits the bill perfectly with all of it’s gooey, cheesy goodness. I mean let’s be honest, I could eat this simple, comforting dinner any night of the year, but it just hits different in the cold weather, doesn’t it?
I love a good slow cooker meal that can be made ahead of time because it makes my day run so much smoother knowing that dinner is done and I don’t have to rush around trying to get it on the table in the evening. Plus, it only uses six simple ingredients, so it’s super quick to put together.
Fall is one of my favorite seasons because you get to cozy up together in the house with your family and eat lots of good comfort food like this Slow Cooker Sausage and Potato Casserole. You could also serve this delicious crock pot casserole for breakfast with a side of eggs and a hot cup of coffee on a crisp Fall morning.
If you are looking for more quick and easy slow cooker meals, then be sure to check out the links below and enjoy this delicious recipe friends!
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What to Serve with Sausage & Potato Casserole:
Ingredients for Sausage and Potato Casserole:
- diced hashbrown potatoes
- kielbasa sausage
- onion
- shredded cheddar
- cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp creole seasoning (or your favorite blend)
- salt & pepper
How to Make Slow Cooker Sausage and Potato Casserole:
Combine hash browns, smoked sausage, onion, and 2 cups of the cheese in a greased slow cooker.
In a separate bowl, combine cream of mushroom, sour cream, creole seasoning, salt and pepper.
Pour over hash brown mix and stir to combine.
Sprinkle remaining cheese over top.
Cook on low 6 hours or on high for 4 hours. It is done when your potatoes and onions have cooked through. Be careful not to overcook the potatoes. Enjoy!
Note: If you substitute fresh diced potatoes for frozen, you might need to add to the cooking time. Once the potatoes and onions are cooked through, the dish is done.
Alternative Directions for the Oven:
Mix all ingredients in large mixing bowl.
Place ingredients into a greased 9×13 casserole dish.
Bake at 350 F for 30 minutes or until the potatoes are tender and cheese is melted through.
Do You Have to Pre-Cook Sausage?
No, kielbasa/smoked sausage is already cooked. If you want to add additional flavor, you can saute sliced sausage in a pan over medium heat until browned on all sides before adding to the dish.
Slow Cooker Sausage and Potato Casserole
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 – 32 oz. bag of hash browns or may substitute fresh diced potatoes
- 14 oz. kielbasa sausage cut into small pieces
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 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 hash browns, kielbasa, onion, and 2 cups of the cheese in a greased slow cooker. (Some people prefer to saute the sausage and onions before adding them. Also, If you substitute fresh diced potatoes for the frozen, you may need to add to the cooking time.)
- In a separate bowl, combine cream of mushroom, sour cream, creole seasoning, salt and pepper.
- Pour over hash brown mix and stir to combine.
- Sprinkle remaining cheese over top.
- Cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 4 hours. It is done when your potatoes and onions have cooked through. Be careful not to overcook the potatoes. Enjoy!
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