Description

This Creamy Smoked Sausage & Potato Crockpot Dinner is a comforting and hearty slow-cooked meal featuring tender baby potatoes, smoky sausage, and a rich, flavorful creamy sauce infused with herbs and spices. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner with minimal prep, it combines the smoky depth of sausage with creamy, savory elements for a fulfilling dish that the whole family will enjoy.

Ingredients

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Sausage and Vegetables

1 lb smoked sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
4 cups baby potatoes, halved
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced

Liquid and Seasonings

1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste

Garnish

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)

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Instructions

Prepare the Crockpot: Spray the crockpot insert with cooking spray or lightly oil it to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
Add Main Ingredients: Place the sliced smoked sausage, halved baby potatoes, finely chopped onion, and minced garlic into the crockpot, layering evenly.
Mix Creamy Sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, heavy cream, dried thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Combine Mixture: Pour the creamy broth mixture evenly over the sausage and vegetables inside the crockpot, ensuring all ingredients are moistened.
Cook Slowly: Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the baby potatoes are tender and the flavors have melded beautifully.
Finish and Serve: Before serving, gently stir the contents to combine all the flavors. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired for added freshness and color.

Notes

For a thicker sauce, you can remove the lid during the last 30 minutes of cooking to allow some liquid to evaporate.
Use smoked sausage with your preferred level of spiciness to customize the heat of the dish.
If you don’t have baby potatoes, small red or Yukon gold potatoes can be chopped into bite-size pieces and used instead.
This dish can be doubled or tripled for larger gatherings, just ensure your crockpot capacity is sufficient.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.