Description
Hearty slow cooker sausage and potato casserole brings comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen to your dinner table. Savory sausage, tender potatoes, and rich seasonings blend into a soul-warming meal you’ll crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 links sausage
- 6 medium potatoes
- 1 large onion
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme
Liquid and Binding:
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Prepare your slow cooker by lightly greasing the interior with olive oil to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Slice sausage links into uniform half-inch thick rounds, creating consistent cooking and flavor distribution throughout the dish.
- Peel potatoes and cut into quarter-inch thick medallions, ensuring even thickness for uniform cooking and texture.
- Dice onion into small, uniform pieces to promote even caramelization and flavor integration.
- Mince garlic cloves finely to release their aromatic oils and enhance the overall flavor profile of the casserole.
- Layer the bottom of the slow cooker with a portion of potato slices, creating a sturdy base for the casserole.
- Distribute sausage rounds evenly over the potato layer, followed by a sprinkle of diced onions and minced garlic.
- Season each layer generously with salt, black pepper, and dried thyme, ensuring balanced seasoning throughout the dish.
- Continue layering potatoes, sausage, onions, and garlic until all ingredients are used, creating a visually appealing and flavorful stack.
- Pour chicken broth and heavy cream over the layers, allowing the liquid to seep between ingredients and create a rich, creamy texture.
- Cover slow cooker and set to low heat, cooking for 6-7 hours until potatoes are tender and sausage is fully cooked.
- During the final 30 minutes of cooking, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top, allowing it to melt and create a golden, bubbly crust.
- Once cooking is complete, let the casserole rest for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld and liquid to slightly thicken.
- Serve hot, using a large spoon to scoop out generous portions that capture all layers of the casserole.
Notes
- Always choose high-quality sausage with robust flavor for the best taste profile in your slow cooker casserole.
- Pat sausage and potato slices dry before layering to prevent excess moisture and ensure proper caramelization.
- For a lighter version, swap heavy cream with low-fat milk or unsweetened coconut milk to reduce calories without sacrificing creaminess.
- Consider adding fresh herbs like rosemary or parsley during the last 30 minutes of cooking for an extra burst of fresh flavor and visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg