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Crock Pot Smoked Sausage and Potato Casserole Recipe

Published: Feb 23, 2022 Last Updated: Aug 11, 2023 by Marye 1187 words. | About 6 minutes to read this article.

8 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
Easy, slow cooker smoked sausage and potatoes recipe has almost no prep time! This cheesy casserole cooks all day in the crockpot and is ready when you are. Delicious comfort food for the whole family!
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This easy crock pot recipe is a big hit with the meat and potatoes crowd!

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  • 🗝️ Key takeaways
  • 🧾 Ingredients
  • 📖 Variations
  • 🔪 Instructions
  • 🥫 Storage
  • 💭 Tips
  • 👩‍🍳 FAQs
  • 📚 Related recipes
  • 🍽️ Serve with...
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  • 📞 The last word
  • 📖 Recipe
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🗝️ Key takeaways

  • Just 7 ingredients and almost no prep time means you get out of the kitchen fast!
  • Slow cooker meals are my favorite for busy weeknights and back to school.
  • Be sure to check out the time-saving tips!

This stick-to-your-ribs recipe is one you'll turn to all year long! It's easy to make and, with all that cheesy goodness and smoky flavor, even easier to eat!

🧾 Ingredients

This is an overview of the ingredients. You'll find the full measurements and instructions in the green recipe card (printable) at the bottom of the page.

Ingredients for this recipe.

📖 Variations

  • If you are not a fan of pork sausage you can use chicken sausage, turkey sausage, or Italian sausage instead. I generally use all beef smoked sausage, Polish sausage or kielbasa in this hearty casserole.
  • Baby potatoes can be used instead of russets. If using baby potatoes just slice them in quarters.
  • Bell peppers would be a great addition to this easy recipe and add a fresh flavor.
  • Use pepper jack or other jack cheeses for a creamy flavor to this potato casserole.
  • Add a pinch of red pepper flakes if you like it a little spicy.

🔪 Instructions

This is an overview of the instructions. Full instructions are in the green recipe card at the bottom of the page.

Steps showing how to make this recipe.
  1. Slice the smoked sausage and dice the potatoes & onions.
  2. Combine cream of chicken, sour cream, onion soup mix, and cajun seasoning in a bowl.
  3. Mix together cheddar cheese, smoked sausage slices, onions, and potatoes in your crock pot.
  4. Spoon cream soup mixture over the top of the cheesy potato sausage mixture and cook on low heat until done. Gently stir before serving.

🥫 Storage

Keep leftover casserole covered in an airtight container and refrigerated for up to 3 days.

This recipe doesn't freeze well. The potatoes can take on a weird texture.

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💭 Tips

Expert Tip: Use a slow cooker liner or spray the slow cooker well with cooking spray for easy cleanup.

  • Garlic powder stirred into the sour cream mixture can add some additional flavor to this slow cooker recipe.
  • Cream of celery soup can be used instead of chicken soup.
  • To make sure you get tender potatoes from this recipe, try to get all the diced potatoes as close to the same size as possible.
  • I use thin skinned, Yukon Gold potatoes when I know I don't want to take the time to peel!
  • Red potatoes work, too.
  • Get onions that are all ready diced to save even more time.

👩‍🍳 FAQs

Can raw sausages go in the slow cooker?

Yes, you can cook raw sausages in a slow cooker. The smoked sausage in this recipe is already cooked, however.

Can you overcook sausage in the crock pot?

Yes, however, it takes 10 hours or longer to overcook the sausages.

Can you put raw potatoes in the slow cooker?

Yes, you can put raw potatoes in the slow cooker, they will cook slowly and turn out perfectly tender.

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  • Cajun Slow Cooker Pot Roast is a hearty dinner that is the perfect way to end a busy day.
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🍽️ Serve with...

Sausage casserole in a slow cooker is a meal that doesn't need a lot of other dishes to go with it.

I like it with Southern fried apples and a side of fresh green beans. A crusty bread is perfect for sopping up any extra sauce.

And, if you're like me and need something sweet you can't go wrong with chocolate cake and this Texas Sheet Cake recipe is an old-fashioned dessert that will blow your mind.

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You'll need the following items to make this recipe successfully.

  • Slow Cooker
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Russet potatoes
  • Smoked sausage
  • Onion
  • Cheddar cheese
  • Cream of chicken soup
  • Sour cream
  • Onion soup mix
  • Cajun Seasoning 

📞 The last word

I love a good crock pot meal in the fall!

It's no secret I don't like cold weather but there's a silver lining to everything and the silver lining to winter is hearty comfort foods like this simple slow cooker sausage casserole.

It's just so easy!

Next time give these slow cooker scalloped potatoes and ham a try.

If you click on the number of servings in the recipe card you can adjust the measurements up or down for the exact number of servings you need. Don't forget that you can click on "add to collection" to save it to your own, private recipe box!

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Slow Cooker Sausage & Potatoes

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Easy, slow cooker smoked sausage and potatoes recipe has almost no prep time! This cheesy casserole cooks all day in the crockpot and is ready when you are. Delicious comfort food for the whole family!
Course Main Dish (Quick and Easy)
Cuisine American - Vintage
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours hours
Total Time: 8 hours hours 10 minutes minutes
Servings:6
Calories:655
Author:Marye Audet-White
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Equipment Needed

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 14 ounces smoked sausage, sliced
  • 1 ½ cups onion, diced
  • 3 cups cheddar cheese, shredded (or a mixture of cheddar and pepper jack)
  • 10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 ounce onion soup mix
  • 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning salt, Tony Chachere's
  • ¼ cup water
  • salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

  • Spray the inside of your slow cooker crock with no-stick cooking spray.
  • Dice potatoes and onions and add to the slow cooker.
  • Slice the smoked sausage and add on top of the vegetables.
  • Sprinkle with 2 cups cheese.
  • In a separate bowl, combine cream of chicken, sour cream, onion soup mix, and cajun seasoning.
  • Whisk until smooth.
  • Pour over potato mixture and stir to combine.
  • Pour the water into the slow cooker.
  • Cook on low for 7 ½ hours. Add the remaining cheese, replace the cover, and cook 30 minutes.

Notes

Storage:
Keep leftover casserole covered in an airtight container and refrigerated for up to 3 days.
This recipe doesn't freeze well. The potatoes can take on a weird texture.
Tips:
  • Use slow cooker liners for easy clean up.
  • Garlic powder stirred into the sour cream mixture can add some additional flavor to this slow cooker recipe.
  • Cream of celery soup can be used instead of chicken soup.
  • To make sure you get tender potatoes from this recipe, try to get all the diced potatoes as close to the same size as possible.
  • I use thin-skinned, Yukon Gold potatoes when I know I don't want to take the time to peel!
  • Red potatoes work, too.
  • Get onions that are all ready diced to save even more time.
You'll find more helpful tips and variations in the body of the post.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 655kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 2441mg | Potassium: 961mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 780IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 475mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutrition information is estimated as a courtesy. If using for medical purposes, please verify information using your own nutritional calculator. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    1. Candie Kaziska

      August 09, 2023 at 6:45 pm

      I tried this recipe and followed it. After 8 hours on low the potatoes weren't done. We ate it anyway. It was good. If I make it again I will cook it longer .

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      • Marye

        August 10, 2023 at 11:17 am

        I'm sorry it didn't work for you. I wonder if there was a difference in the type of potato or I cut mine smaller?

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