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!
Hash Browns frozen or thawed?
Frozen is fine.
If we use non frozen should we adjust the time we cook?
I would leave it the same, just check your potatoes with a fork and if they are soft, then it’s done.
Can you use regular potatoes?
Yes
How many regular potatoes would you suggest ?
Probably about 5-6 medium sized russet potatoes.
Could you cook on low for a longer period of time?
Yes
Do you use smoked kielbasa, already cooked?? I hope so, because I always have these on hand.
Yes, that is the type of sausage that is used.
hi i am new to your site and i live in the united kingdom some of your ingredients i cannot get here can you give me tips on what to use in their place please thank you jen weddell
I would be glad to help if you could tell me which ingredients you are referring too. Thanks.
Could you add egg to this recipe?
Yes, that sounds good!
Does the Kielbasa have to be cooked on a skillet before going in the crockpot?
No, it is fully cooked out of the package.
What is the brand? I’m not familiar with the already cooked kind. Thanks!
There are many brands. A popular one is Johnsonville. (I think.)
Have you ever tried it in an Instapot? If so what would be the difference in time?
I have not tried this in the Instant Pot, however you could do it just long enough to cook the potatoes and I bet it would turn out fine as long as you have enough liquid in it for the steam to build up.
Have you baked this in the oven? I was going to make this for dinner, but forgot it was a crockpot meal! 🤦🏻♀️
I’m guessing yes – 350F for 30-40 min?
I have not, but I think your estimation sounds about right.
If I doubled this recipe, would it cook for the same amount of time?
Thanks!
It would probably be okay, you’d just have to try it and see.
If you wanted to do this sausage and potato casserole in the oven and not a slow cooker, how long would it need to be in the oven and at what temperature?
I would start with cooking it at 350 for 30 minutes and then check to see if the potatoes are cooked through, if not add more time.
Can you use potatoes cut up instead of hash browns
Yes.
What settings would you recommend if I was to put it on low/medium while I’m at work
I’m sure it would be okay on low for 6-8 hours.
I am dairy free so i normally just take the cheese out of recipes and it turns out. But in place of milk because I don’t want the almond milk that I normally would do change the taste! What would you recommend?
I”m sorry, but I do not know anything that would work well from experience.
Do you think this could be prepped as a freezer meal? Add everything into a freezer bag.
Yes, I think it would work fine as a freezer meal.
so what is better to use? frozen cubed hash browns or real potatoes. I know you say either, but what is best?
I don’t think there is a best, just your preference. Frozen is easier, but some may prefer the taste of fresh diced potatoes.
I made this tonight for the family and we all LOVED it. I did have to let it cook about and hour longer as I used the frozen potatoes but regardless it was very delicious. Thank you for the recipe.
So I know the recipe calls for hash browns or potatoes, but I figured maybe cauliflower would work about the same?
I’m assuming you mean fresh cauliflower cut into bite sized pieces? That would probably work alright.
Made this in my oven. Used canned potatoes diced. I also grilled the kilbasa first. Was very yummy.
After reading these comments I do believe that you Missy have the patience of a saint.
Agree! Some of these questions are pretty silly.
Would you be able to do this in an Instant pot?
Thank you.
I”m sure you can, but I don’t have the times for you off hand.
Could I cook this the night before, refrigerate and warm up in crockpot the next day for a work pot luck?
Would Italian sausage be okay to use?
Are the hash browns frozen or fridge temp when they go into the slow cooker?
Frozen
I made this and used it as a side dish. Used more kielbasa and because I hate onions, so no onions. This will be great as a brunch dish.
How many does this recipe serve? Making this for a breakfast potluck for about 50 people.
It serves 4-6 adults depending on portion size.
Looks delicious !! Will be trying that this week! The Ingredients are perfect I will not change anything well except I just bought a whole big of Potatoes so will use it because i don’t have frozen !! Thanks for sharing
If we started it before the workday, would it be ok on “warm” until we get home in the evening?
I don’t think it would be cooked enough.
Hi! I do think it should be noted here to use Keilbasa from the frozen foods section and not the produce section. I bought fresh keilbasa from the produce department and it’s definitely not cooked the way and doesn’t cut nicely (since it’s a lot soggier than frozen).
Sorry not produce — I meant to say meat!
I made this using the slow cooker function on my Instant Pot last night. I ended up having to cook it for an additional hour and a half because it was not done after 3 hours, even on the highest setting. It was good, except the onions were not cooked all the way. When I make this again, I will double the cooking time when using the slow cooker function on my Instant Pot.