Description
Crockpot Swamp Potatoes is a hearty Southern slow cooker recipe featuring smoked sausage, baby potatoes, green beans, and onions simmered in a rich Cajun-spiced buttery broth. This easy one-pot meal is perfect for busy days and delivers bold, comforting flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5–2 lbs fresh green beans: adds freshness and maintains texture
- 1.5 lbs small potatoes: provides a creamy, hearty base
- 1 large onion, diced: brings sweetness and depth
- 1 lb smoked sausage: adds smoky, savory flavor
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter: creates a rich and flavorful broth
- 1 tablespoon Cajun/Creole seasoning: delivers bold Southern spice
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper: enhances overall flavor with mild heat
Instructions
- Cut baby potatoes in half and place them in the crockpot. Sprinkle with black pepper and half the Cajun seasoning, then top with butter.
- Trim green beans into 2–3 inch pieces. Add green beans and diced onion to the crockpot, then sprinkle with remaining seasoning.
- Slice smoked sausage into 1/2-inch rounds and add to the pot.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 6 hours, stirring gently once per hour.
- After cooking, taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot or keep on warm setting until ready to eat.
Notes
- Fresh green beans are recommended for better texture and flavor.
- You can use canned green beans—drain half the liquid and adjust as needed.
- Russet potatoes can be used but may break apart during cooking.
- Use your preferred Cajun or Creole seasoning and adjust salt accordingly.
- This recipe does not require added liquid when using fresh beans.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Southern, Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Crockpot Swamp Potatoes, slow cooker potatoes, smoked sausage recipe, Cajun crockpot, Southern comfort food