Crockpot Sausage and Potatoes with Onion is a simple, budget-friendly comfort meal that cooks low and slow until the potatoes are tender and the sausage is juicy and flavorful. Perfect for busy days — just toss everything in the slow cooker and let it do the work. This hearty one-pot dish is especially popular for family dinners and meal prep.
⏱️ Prep Time
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Prep: 10 minutes
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Cook LOW: 6–7 hours
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Cook HIGH: 3–4 hours
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Total: hands-off slow cooking
🧰 Equipment Needed
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Slow cooker / Crockpot (4–6 quart)
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Cutting board
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Knife
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Mixing spoon
🥄 Ingredients
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1½ lb smoked sausage, sliced into rounds
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2 lb potatoes, cut into bite-size chunks
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1 large onion, sliced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
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1 tsp paprika
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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½ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp salt (adjust depending on sausage saltiness)
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½ cup chicken broth
Optional add-ins
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1 bell pepper, sliced
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½ tsp chili flakes for heat
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½ cup shredded cheese for topping
📝 Ingredient Notes
✅ Smoked sausage works best (kielbasa, turkey sausage, or beef sausage)
✅ Use Yukon Gold or red potatoes — they hold shape better
✅ Cut potatoes evenly so they cook at the same speed
✅ Broth prevents drying and adds flavor
👩🍳 Instructions
Step 1 — Layer Ingredients
Add potatoes to the bottom of the crockpot.
Top with sliced sausage and onions.
Step 2 — Season
Sprinkle garlic, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Drizzle olive oil or butter over everything.
Step 3 — Add Liquid
Pour chicken broth around the sides (not directly washing off spices).
Step 4 — Cook
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LOW: 6–7 hours (best texture)
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HIGH: 3–4 hours
Potatoes should be fork-tender.
Step 5 — Finish & Serve
Stir gently before serving.
Optional: sprinkle cheese on top and cover 5 minutes to melt.
Serve hot.
🥗 Nutrition Facts (Approx per serving)
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Calories: 420
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Protein: 16g
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Carbs: 34g
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Fat: 25g
(Varies by sausage type.)
⭐ Pro Slow-Cooker Tips
✔ Put potatoes on bottom (they need more heat)
✔ Avoid opening lid often — slows cooking
✔ Brown sausage first for extra flavor (optional but amazing)
✔ Add fresh parsley at end for color and freshness
