Slow Cooker Cheesy Potato and Sausage
This cozy, cheesy Slow Cooker Cheesy Potato and Sausage recipe is the kind of comfort food that makes everyone happy. It’s creamy, hearty, and packed with smoky sausage, tender potatoes, and gooey melted cheese — basically, everything you crave in one dish.
Whether you’re looking for an easy weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing meal that practically makes itself, this recipe checks all the boxes. Just toss everything in the slow cooker and let it work its magic — no standing over the stove required!
Serve with Garlic Green Beans or a Tossed Green Salad for the perfect meal. And end it with Turtle Brownies
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
One of our favorite recipes is Potato, Pepper, and Sausage Bake, something about sausage and potatoes just works: Sausage and Potato Foil Packs or Italian Sausage and Peppers! But here is why the slow cooker makes it so much better:
- Easy, no-fuss prep: Simple ingredients and minimal chopping.
- Comfort food classic: Creamy potatoes, melty cheese, and savory sausage make every bite irresistible.
- Family-friendly: Even picky eaters love this one.
- Perfect for busy days: Hands-off cooking that still delivers big flavor.
Ingredients You’ll Need For Cheesy Crockpot Potatoes and Sausage
- 14 oz kielbasa (or any smoked sausage)
- 4–6 potatoes, peeled and diced
- 8 oz cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 14 oz can chicken broth (more if needed to cover potatoes)
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- ⅔ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
How to Make Cheesy Potato and Sausage in the Slow Cooker
- Make the sauce:
In the crock, whisk cornstarch into room-temperature chicken broth until smooth. Stir in sour cream, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. - Add the hearty stuff:
Dice the potatoes, onion, and sausage into bite-sized pieces. Add them to the slow cooker and stir to coat with the sauce mixture. - Add liquid as needed:
If the potatoes and sausage aren’t completely covered, pour in more chicken stock until they are submerged. - Top with cheese:
Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top. - Cook low and slow:
Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours, until the potatoes are tender and everything is hot and creamy.
Tips & Tricks
- Swap the cheese: Try pepper jack for a little kick or Colby Jack for extra creaminess.
- Add veggies: Bell peppers, corn, or broccoli make great add-ins.
- Make it ahead: This dish reheats beautifully — perfect for meal prep or next-day lunches.
- Thicken if needed: If the sauce is thinner than you like, remove the lid for the last 20–30 minutes of cooking to help it thicken up.
What to Serve It With
This dish is hearty enough to stand on its own, but it also pairs great with:
- A crisp green salad
- Steamed veggies or Air Fryer Green Beans
- Garlic bread or rolls to soak up all that cheesy goodness
The Ultimate Cozy Slow Cooker Meal
When you need something comforting, easy, and guaranteed to please the whole family, this Cheesy Potato and Sausage is it. It’s rich, flavorful, and oh-so-satisfying — proof that the best meals don’t have to be complicated.
Cheesy Potato and Sausage (Slow Cooker)
Equipment
- 1 slow cooker
Ingredients
- 14 oz kielbasa or smoked sausage
- 4-6 potatoes peeled and diced
- 1 small onion chopped
- 8 oz cheddar cheese shredded
- 14 ounces chicken broth (more if needed to cover potatoes)
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- ⅔ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Make the sauce base: In the bowl of your slow cooker, whisk the cornstarch into the chicken broth until fully dissolved and smooth. Then whisk in the sour cream, minced garlic, black pepper, and sea salt until combined.
- Prep the ingredients: Cut the onion, potatoes, and smoked sausage into bite-sized pieces. Add them to the slow cooker, stirring to coat everything evenly in the sauce mixture.
- Adjust liquid if needed: If the potatoes and sausage aren’t completely covered, add just enough extra chicken broth to submerge them. This ensures the potatoes cook evenly and become tender.
- Add cheese and cook: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top. Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours, until the potatoes are tender and the sauce is creamy and thickened.
- Stir and serve: Give everything a good stir before serving so the cheesy sauce coats every bite.
Notes
• For extra flavor, try adding a pinch of paprika or a handful of green onions before serving.
• This dish pairs perfectly with a simple side salad or steamed veggies for a complete meal. Or you can stir some fresh green beans in an hour before cooking time is up.
• Leftovers reheat well the next day — the flavors deepen as it sits!
Nutrition
Our recipe card software calculates these nutrition facts based on averages for the above ingredients, different brands, and quality of produce/meats may have different nutritional information, always calculate your own based on the specific products you use in order to achieve accurate macros for this recipe.
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