Description
Crock Pot Swamp Potatoes with Sausage & Veggies is a comforting, flavorful dish that takes the hassle out of cooking while delivering a rich taste experience. This one-pot meal features tender potatoes, fresh green beans, and savory sausage—all enhanced by zesty Cajun seasoning. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this easy-to-make recipe allows you to set it and forget it, letting your slow cooker work its magic. Savor the delicious blend of flavors as they meld together over hours, providing a satisfying and hearty dish that everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 1.5 – 2 lbs fresh green beans (trimmed and cut into 2–3" pieces)
- 1.5 lbs small potatoes (halved)
- 1 large onion (diced)
- 1 lb turkey sausage (sliced into rounds)
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning (divided)
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Place halved potatoes in a large crock pot and sprinkle with pepper and half the Cajun seasoning.
- Add the stick of butter on top of the potatoes.
- Layer green beans and diced onion over the potatoes, then sprinkle with remaining Cajun seasoning.
- Top with sliced turkey sausage.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 6 hours, stirring gently once each hour.
- Taste before serving and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Keep warm until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours on HIGH or 6 hours on LOW
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, consider including bell peppers or carrots in your vegetable mix. Substitute smoked sausage with turkey sausage or plant-based alternatives for a different flavor profile. Ensure even cooking by layering denser ingredients at the bottom of the crock pot.