Description
This Crockpot Cheesy Ranch Potatoes and Sausage recipe is an easy, hearty, and flavorful one-pot meal that’s perfect for busy days. With tender potatoes, savory sausage, and creamy cheese, this dish combines comfort food and convenience in a delicious way. Simply toss the ingredients in the crockpot, and let it cook to perfection for a comforting meal your whole family will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs baby potatoes, halved or quartered
- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced into 1-inch pieces
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Wash and halve or quarter the baby potatoes. Slice the sausage into 1-inch pieces.
- Layer in the crockpot: In a 6-quart crockpot, layer the potatoes and sausage.
- Mix the sauce: In a separate bowl, combine the ranch seasoning mix, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, chicken broth, and olive oil. Stir until smooth and well combined.
- Pour over the potatoes and sausage: Pour the ranch mixture over the potatoes and sausage in the crockpot. Stir to combine and coat evenly.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, or until the potatoes are tender.
- Add cheese: About 30 minutes before serving, sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the casserole and cover again to let it melt.
- Serve: Once the cheese has melted, give everything a final stir and serve hot. Enjoy your cheesy, comforting meal!
Notes
- You can use any type of sausage, such as kielbasa or Italian sausage, for different flavors.
- Feel free to add veggies like bell peppers, onions, or spinach to make this dish more colorful and nutritious.
- If you prefer a spicier dish, add a dash of hot sauce or red pepper flakes.
- For extra creaminess, add more sour cream or a dollop of cream cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3-7 hours (depending on crockpot setting)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the dish
- Calories: 411 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 990mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 50mg