Here’s an easy, hearty Crockpot Sausage and Potatoes with Onion recipe — minimal prep, big comfort flavor. 🥔🌭
🥘 Crockpot Sausage and Potatoes with Onion
Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
- 1½ lbs smoked sausage (kielbasa or turkey sausage), sliced into rounds
- 2 lbs baby potatoes (or Yukon Gold), halved if large
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika (smoked paprika is great)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¾ tsp salt (adjust depending on sausage saltiness)
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- ¼ cup chicken broth (for moisture)
Optional add-ins:
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup green beans or carrots
- ½ cup shredded cheddar (add at the end)
Instructions
1️⃣ Prep ingredients
Slice sausage, halve potatoes, slice onion.
2️⃣ Season
In a large bowl, toss potatoes and onion with olive oil, garlic, and seasonings.
3️⃣ Layer in crockpot
Add potato mixture first, then sausage on top. Pour broth around the sides (not directly washing off seasoning).
4️⃣ Cook
- Low: 6–7 hours
- High: 3–4 hours
Potatoes should be fork tender.
5️⃣ Optional finishing step (recommended)
For crispy edges, transfer to a baking sheet and broil 3–5 minutes.
6️⃣ Garnish & serve
Top with parsley or a sprinkle of cheese.
🔥 Flavor Boost Options
- Add 1 tbsp Dijon mustard before cooking
- Stir in 2 tbsp sour cream at the end for creamier texture
- Add a splash of apple cider vinegar before serving
- Sprinkle Parmesan before broiling
Storage
- Fridge: 4 days
- Freezer: Up to 2 months
- Reheats well in skillet for crispy texture
If you’d like, I can also give you:
- A creamy ranch version
- A spicy Cajun version
- A sheet pan oven version
- Or a cabbage-added version for extra veggies 😊