Crockpot Sausage & Potatoes

A hearty, easy slow-cooker meal with smoky sausage, tender potatoes, and flavorful seasonings — perfect for busy days!

Ingredients
1½ lbs smoked sausage or kielbasa, sliced
2 lbs baby potatoes or russet potatoes, chopped
1 small onion, sliced
1 bell pepper, chopped (optional)
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
Prep ingredients
Slice sausage and chop potatoes into bite-sized pieces.
Add to crockpot
Place potatoes, sausage, onion, bell pepper, and garlic into the slow cooker.
Season
Drizzle with olive oil.
Sprinkle paprika, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper over everything.
Pour in chicken broth.
Cook
Cover and cook:
LOW for 6–7 hours
or
HIGH for 3–4 hours
Potatoes should be tender.
Optional cheese topping
Sprinkle cheddar cheese over the top during the last 10 minutes until melted.
Serve
Garnish with parsley and serve warm.