Description
A creamy one-pot comfort dish combining tender potatoes, smoky chicken or beef sausage, and melted cheddar in a velvety sauce. The slow cooker ensures hands-off cooking and rich, layered flavors.
Ingredients
Beef or chicken smoked sausage – 14 oz
Potatoes – 4-6 medium, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes (Yukon Gold or Russet preferred)
Onion – 1 small, finely chopped
Shredded sharp cheddar cheese – 8 oz
Low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth – 14 ounces
Cornstarch – 3 tablespoons
Sour cream or Greek yogurt – ⅔ cup
Minced garlic – 1 tablespoon
Black pepper – 1 teaspoon
Sea salt – 1 teaspoon (adjust to taste)
Instructions
Whisk cornstarch into chicken broth in the slow cooker bowl until fully dissolved
Add sour cream, minced garlic, black pepper, and sea salt, mixing until combined
Dice onion and potatoes, then slice sausage into bite-sized rounds
Layer onions, potatoes, and sausage in the slow cooker
Pour sauce over the ingredients and mix gently
Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours until potatoes are tender
Sprinkle top with remaining cheese and let rest for 10 minutes before serving
Notes
Use chicken or beef sausage for pork-free option
Greek yogurt can substitute sour cream for a lighter texture
Adjust salt to taste based on cheese and sausage salt content
Optional: add steamed broccoli or carrots during the last 2 hours to reduce
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 480
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg