Slow Cooker Swamp Potatoes
Hearty slow cooker meal with tender baby potatoes, smoky sausage, fresh green beans, and caramelized onions in a savory buttery sauce. Perfect comfort food with a flavorful, one-pot preparation.
Equipment
- 1 slow cooker
- 1 small bowl for mixing seasoning
Ingredients
- 1½ lb baby potatoes halved
- 12 oz smoked sausage sliced
- 1 lb fresh green beans trimmed
- 1 medium onion sliced
- 3 tbsp butter melted
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper optional
- ¼ cup chicken broth
Instructions
- Place halved baby potatoes, green beans, sliced sausage, and sliced onion into the slow cooker.
- In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, olive oil, minced garlic, paprika, Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt, pepper, crushed red pepper (if using), and chicken broth.
- Pour the seasoning mixture over the ingredients in the slow cooker and gently toss to coat.
- Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours or on high for 2 to 3 hours until potatoes are tender.
- Stir the cooked dish, adjust seasoning as needed, and serve warm.
Notes
- Brown sausage before slow cooking for enhanced flavor.
- Add Cajun seasoning for extra spice.
- Use Andouille sausage for smoky heat.
- Garnish with fresh parsley to add color.