This slow cooker sausage, potatoes, and green beans is pure comfort food magic. Toss everything in the Crockpot and come home to tender potatoes, perfectly cooked green beans, and delicious smoky sausage. You might know this dish by its viral TikTok name, swamp potatoes!
It sounds questionable, but it perfectly describes how everything mingles together in the slow cooker. After seeing countless videos of people raving about this simple combination, I had to try it. Now I understand the hype completely.
What makes this dish shine is how the sausage creates a rich base that adds smoky flavor to every potato and green bean. If you’re thinking this recipe sounds too basic to be satisfying, think again. Sometimes the simplest combinations create the most crave-worthy results.
This recipe works whether you’re feeding a crowd or just want leftovers for tomorrow’s lunch. Swap in different sausage varieties, or throw in whatever vegetables need using up. It’s the kind of flexible recipe that adapts to whatever you have on hand.
Let me show you how to make this simple but satisfying dinner recipe. It’s perfect for those busy weeknights when you don’t want to fuss with complicated cooking.
Looking for more slow cooker favorites? Try my recipes for slow cooker chicken cacciatore, slow cooker burrito bowl, or slow cooker shredded beef.
Ingredient Notes
For exact amounts needed see the recipe card below
- Andouille sausage: This spicy sausage is true to the Louisiana roots of this recipe. But any smoked sausage will work.
- Baby potatoes
- Fresh green beans
- Onion soup mix
- Butter
- Garlic
- Onion
How to Make Slow Cooker Sausage, Potatoes, and Green Beans
- Start by slicing your andouille sausage into rounds, halving the baby potatoes, trimming the green beans, and slicing your onion. Mince those garlic cloves too. Having everything ready makes assembly super quick.
- Add all the ingredients to your slow cooker. Start with the potatoes on the bottom, as they take the longest to cook. Then, add the sausage, green beans, onion, and garlic.
- Sprinkle the onion soup mix evenly over all the ingredients in the slow cooker. Stir so the seasoning is well distributed.
- Cut the stick of butter into slices and place them evenly across the top of your ingredients.
- Cover your slow cooker and set it to cook on low for 6 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Once cooking is complete, stir to coat everything with the buttery sauce.
Serving Ideas
This hearty slow cooker meal is practically perfect on its own. For a complete comfort food experience, try serving it alongside:
- Hot cornbread (my personal favorite!)
- A simple green salad with vinaigrette
- Warm dinner rolls
- Garlic bread
Try sprinkling some freshly grated Parmesan cheese on top just before serving, or add a dash of hot sauce if you prefer a spicy kick.
How to Store
One of the things I love most about this recipe is that it makes fantastic leftovers! Store leftovers in the fridge for 3-4 days.
The best way to reheat this dish is in the microwave, using 30-second intervals with stirring between each interval. Add a splash of chicken broth if it seems dry.
Tips & Tricks
Be sure to check out the step by step instructions
- Uneven potato sizes can result in some being perfectly tender while others remain firm. Cut your baby potatoes into similar-sized pieces – I usually just halve them unless they’re particularly large.
- If you like your green beans tender, add them at the beginning. However, if you prefer them with a bit of snap, add them halfway through the cooking time.
- Try using a slow cooker liner to make cleanup easier.
- Stir before serving so the butter and seasoning coat everything evenly.
- Mix in a can of drained corn or black-eyed peas for a heartier meal.
Reader Questions
Absolutely! Just add them in frozen – no need to thaw first.
While andouille gives the best flavor, any smoked sausage works great. Kielbasa is a good choice for cooking with kids since it’s a bit milder. Turkey sausage is also a good option if you’re watching calories.
Yes. Just slice all ingredients, store them in separate containers in the fridge, and combine them in the slow cooker in the morning.
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Slow Cooker Sausage Potatoes and Green Beans
Ingredients
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- 26 ounces andouille sausage sliced
- 1 onion sliced
- 1 pound baby potatoes halved
- 1 pound green beans trimmed
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 ounce dry onion soup mix
- ½ cup butter
- Parsley for garnish
Instructions
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Slice the sausage into rounds. Halve the potatoes, dice the onions, mince the garlic, and trim the green beans.
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Add the sausage, onion, potatoes, green beans, and garlic to the slow cooker and stir until well combined.26 ounces andouille sausage, 1 onion, 1 pound baby potatoes, 1 pound green beans, 2 cloves garlic
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Sprinkle everything with the dry onion soup mix and stir again.1 ounce dry onion soup mix
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Slice the butter and place it on top.½ cup butter
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Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 4 hours.Parsley for garnish
Notes
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- Uneven potato sizes can result in some being perfectly tender while others remain firm. Cut your baby potatoes into similar-sized pieces – I usually just halve them unless they’re particularly large.
- If you like your green beans tender, add them at the beginning. However, if you prefer them with a bit of snap, add them halfway through the cooking time.
- Try using a slow cooker liner to make cleanup easier.
- Stir before serving so the butter and seasoning coat everything evenly.
- Mix in a can of drained corn or black-eyed peas for a heartier meal.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition facts are estimates.
