Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Sausage & Potatoes
Smoky sausage + tender baby potatoes + garlic butter + Parmesan cheese = one seriously good slow cooker dinner! This crockpot garlic parmesan sausage & potatoes recipe is simple, hearty, and exactly the kind of meal I find myself making when I want comfort food without a ton of time in the kitchen.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
- Easy dump-and-go slow cooker meal
- Made with simple, budget friendly ingredients you can find anywhere
- Hearty enough to serve as a full meal
- Great for potlucks, family dinners, and busy weeknights
- Minimal prep and very little hands-on cooking
- Leftovers reheat beautifully the next day
What You’ll Need
Smoked sausage brings plenty of flavor to the dish without needing much extra work, and baby potatoes become tender as they cook and soak up all the garlic butter goodness.
The combination of garlic, butter, Parmesan, and seasonings is what gives this recipe its rich garlic parmesan flavor that ties everything together!
Recipe Notes & Tips
- Baby potatoes are my favorite for this recipe because they hold their shape well during the long cooking time and don’t turn mushy.
- Freshly grated Parmesan melts more smoothly and gives the best flavor.
- If you’re around, give everything a quick stir halfway through cooking so the garlic butter seasoning gets redistributed.
- For crispy edges, spread the cooked sausage and potatoes onto a baking sheet and broil for 3–5 minutes before serving.
- Want to add some extra vegetables? Bell peppers and onions both work great.
- Smoked sausage, kielbasa, or turkey sausage can all be used depending on what you have and what you prefer.
Serving Ideas
For an easy family dinner, serve this with crusty bread and a green side salad, if you want to add some freshness to the plate.
If you’re bringing it to a potluck, barbecue, holiday gathering, or game day party, it works really well as a hearty side dish alongside pulled pork, grilled chicken, burgers, or ribs.
Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Sausage & Potatoes
Ingredients
- 24 oz smoked sausage sliced
- 2 lbs baby potatoes halved
- 4 tbsp butter melted
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup freshly shredded parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley for topping
Instructions
- Lightly spray the slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Add the potatoes and sliced sausage.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
- Pour the garlic butter mixture over the potatoes and sausage, then stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the potatoes are tender.
- If you're around, give everything a quick stir halfway through cooking.
- During the last 15 minutes of cooking, sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the top and replace the lid so it can melt.
- Finish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley before serving.
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