Crock Pot Swamp Potatoes (Printer-Friendly)

Slow cooker meal combining seasoned potatoes, smoked sausage, and green beans for an easy, filling dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 6 medium yellow potatoes, washed and quartered
02 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
03 - 1 (14.5 oz) can green beans, drained

→ Meat

04 - 450 g (1 lb) smoked sausage (kielbasa, Andouille, or beef smoked sausage), sliced

→ Seasonings

05 - 1 teaspoon salt
06 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
07 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
09 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 1 packet (28 g) Italian dressing seasoning mix

→ Dairy

11 - 113 g (½ cup or 1 stick) unsalted butter

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Wash and quarter the yellow potatoes, then layer them evenly at the bottom of the slow cooker.
02 - Sprinkle salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika over the potatoes and toss gently to combine.
03 - Distribute the diced yellow onions evenly on top of the seasoned potatoes and mix lightly.
04 - Arrange the sliced smoked sausage over the potato and onion mixture, then add the drained green beans on top.
05 - Evenly sprinkle the Italian dressing seasoning mix over all ingredients and place the stick of unsalted butter whole on top.
06 - Cover and cook on low heat for 6 to 7 hours or on high heat for 3 to 4 hours until potatoes are tender throughout.
07 - Stir gently before serving and enjoy the savory blend of potatoes, sausage, and green beans.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - For a firmer potato texture, use red potatoes instead of yellow; avoid russets as they become mushy.
02 - Optional additions include sliced bell peppers, mushrooms, or fresh herbs like parsley or chives for garnish.
03 - Store leftovers in an airtight container refrigerated up to 3 days and reheat gently.

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