Swamp Potatoes with Sausage (Printable Version)

Slow-cooked potatoes, green beans, and smoked sausage create a rich, buttery dish with Cajun seasoning.

# Everything You’ll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 lbs fresh green beans, ends trimmed

02 - 1.5 lbs small potatoes, halved lengthwise

03 - 1 large yellow onion, peeled and diced

→ Meat

04 - 14 to 16 oz smoked sausage, sliced into coins

→ Seasoning and Fat

05 - 1 stick unsalted butter, cut into pats

06 - 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning

07 - 0.5 teaspoon black pepper (optional)

# Steps to Cook:

01 - Place halved small potatoes at the bottom of the slow cooker. Evenly sprinkle half of the Cajun seasoning over the potatoes, then dot with pats of unsalted butter to create a rich base.

02 - Arrange trimmed green beans and diced onion in an even layer over the potatoes. Sprinkle the remaining Cajun seasoning and black pepper evenly atop this layer for balanced seasoning.

03 - Distribute sliced smoked sausage coins evenly over the green beans and onions to infuse their flavor throughout the dish during cooking.

04 - Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 6 hours in a slow cooker. Stir gently every hour to blend flavors and prevent sticking, ensuring potatoes and green beans become tender.

05 - After cooking concludes, give the mixture a thorough stir and serve warm. Ideal as a hearty main or a flavorful side.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Use only fresh green beans to maintain texture during the long cook time. Avoid canned beans as they become mushy.

02 - Swapping smoked sausage for diced ham is an acceptable alternative.

03 - Do not add extra liquid; sausage and vegetables release sufficient moisture.

04 - Stirring hourly enhances flavor integration and prevents sticking.

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