How long do swamp potatoes take in the crockpot?

I started mine on high for 2 hours, then switched to low for 4 hours, because I did not want to eat late. If you have the time, cook it on low for about 6 hours.

Do I need to cook the sausage first?

No. Smoked sausage is already fully cooked, so you just slice it into half inch discs and add it to the pot.

Do I need to thaw the green beans?

No. Put the frozen green beans in straight from the bag, and they cook right along with the potatoes.

Can I make swamp potatoes with less salt?

Yes. Leave out the sea salt, because the Cajun seasoning, onion soup mix, and sausage already have salt in them.

What size slow cooker do I need for swamp potatoes?

A 6 quart slow cooker is just right. This recipe makes 8 servings and fits nicely in that size pot.

Swamp Potatoes Crockpot Recipe with Sausage

Name: Swamp Potatoes Crockpot Recipe with Sausage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 15 min
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: Olive oil spray, for the pot and the potatoes; 1 1/2 pounds baby potatoes, washed and cut in half; 1 large onion, roughly chopped; 1 teaspoon sea salt (optional); 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning; 1 packet Lipton onion soup mix; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 14 ounces frozen green beans; 12 ounces Johnsonville smoked sausage, beef or turkey, sliced into half-inch discs; 1/2 cup butter, cut into pieces

Ingredients

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Olive oil spray, for the pot and the potatoes
1 1/2 pounds baby potatoes, washed and cut in half
1 large onion, roughly chopped
1 teaspoon sea salt (optional)
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1 packet Lipton onion soup mix
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
14 ounces frozen green beans
12 ounces Johnsonville smoked sausage, beef or turkey, sliced into half-inch discs
1/2 cup butter, cut into pieces

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Instructions

Spray the inside of your 6 quart slow cooker with olive oil spray.
Wash the baby potatoes and cut them in half. Put them in the bottom of the pot, then spritz them with olive oil spray.
Add the chopped onion on top of the potatoes. Sprinkle on the sea salt (if using), Cajun seasoning, onion soup mix, and garlic powder, then toss it all together.
Pour the frozen green beans over the top. Add the sausage slices in a layer on top of the beans.
Place the pieces of butter over everything.
Cover and cook on high for 2 hours, then on low for 4 hours, until the potatoes are tender.
Give everything a good stir so the buttery sauce coats the potatoes. Serve hot.

Notes

1. Cut any bigger potatoes a little smaller so everything cooks at the same pace.

2. No rush on dinner? Cook it on low for about 6 hours instead.

3. The frozen green beans go in straight from the bag, no thawing needed.

4. To cut the salt, leave out the sea salt, because the Cajun seasoning, soup mix, and sausage already have salt in them.

Author: Susan Buonpane
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Category: Dinner
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: Cajun