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Crock Pot Swamp Potatoes
Katie

Crock Pot Swamp Potatoes

Crock Pot Swamp Potatoes are a hearty, buttery slow cooker side or main dish made with tender yellow potatoes, smoky sausage, green beans, and savory Italian-seasoned flavor.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs yellow potatoes scrubbed and quartered
  • ½ cup yellow onion diced
  • 12 oz smoked turkey sausage sliced, or use any smoked sausage
  • 2 cans cut green beans 14.5 oz each, drained
  • ½ cup unsalted butter 1 stick
  • 1 packet Italian dressing seasoning mix 0.6 oz
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika or regular paprika

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Place the quartered potatoes in the bottom of the slow cooker. Sprinkle with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Add the diced onion and toss lightly to coat the potatoes with the seasonings.
  2. Top the potatoes with the sliced smoked sausage. Add the drained green beans over the top, then sprinkle the Italian dressing seasoning mix evenly over everything.
  3. Place the stick of butter on top of the layered ingredients. Do not stir.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the potatoes are fork-tender and the flavors are well blended.
  5. Gently stir before serving to distribute the melted butter and seasonings. Serve warm on its own or with crusty bread.

Notes

For the best texture, cut the potatoes into evenly sized quarters so they cook at the same rate. You can swap the smoked turkey sausage for kielbasa, andouille, or any smoked sausage you like. If you prefer softer green beans, add them at the beginning as written; for slightly firmer green beans, stir them in during the last hour of cooking. Be sure to drain the canned green beans well so the dish does not become watery. Leftovers store well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and can be reheated in the microwave or on the stovetop. Serve with crusty bread or a simple salad to turn this into an easy family dinner.