Garlic Butter Sausage and Potatoes in the Slow Cooker

Garlic Butter Sausage and Potatoes is a simple and flavorful one-pot meal that combines smoky sausage, tender potatoes, and rich garlic butter for maximum comfort. Perfect for busy weeknights, this Garlic Butter Sausage recipe requires minimal prep and delivers a hearty dinner the whole family will love. Just toss the ingredients in, let the slow cooker do the work, and come home to a delicious, ready-to-serve meal packed with savory goodness.

Ingredients For Garlic Butter Sausage

Smoked sausage (kielbasa or beef sausage), cut into rounds.
- Quantity: 11/2 lbs
- Notes: Smoked sausage adds rich, savory flavor and pairs well with potatoes.
Baby potatoes, halved (or big potatoes sliced in pieces)
- Quantity: 2 lbs
- Notes: Baby potatoes cook evenly and absorb the garlic butter flavor.
Unsalted butter melted.
- Quantity: 4 tbsps
- Notes: Butter creates a rich and creamy coating for the dish.
Garlic, minced
- Quantity: 4 cloves
- Notes: Fresh garlic enhances aroma and deep flavor.
Italian seasoning
- Quantity: 1 teaspoon
- Notes: Adds herbal notes and complements the sausage.
Paprika
- Quantity: 1/2 teaspoon
- Notes: Provides mild smokiness and color.
Salt and black pepper, to taste.
- Quantity: to taste
- Notes: Adjust seasoning after cooking for best flavor.
Pepper (red) (optional)
- Quantity: 12 teaspoons
- Notes: Optional for those who prefer a spicy kick.
Olive oil
- Quantity: 1 tablespoon
- Notes: Prevents sticking and helps coat the ingredients.
Fresh parsley (to garnish) chopped.
- Quantity: 2 tbs
- Notes: Adds freshness and a bright finishing touch.
grated Parmesan (omitted)
- Quantity: 1/4 cup
- Notes: Optional ingredient, can be omitted if preferred.

Instructions

Coat your slow cooker with olive oil.
Put potatoes and diced sausage in the slow cooker.
In a small bowl combine melted butter, garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes.
Add the mixture of garlic butter to the sausage and potatoes. Gently toss so as to cover the whole surface.
Cover and cook:
- Low: 5-6 hours
- High: 3-4 hours
- (Potatoes must be fork tender.)
Stir gently before serving.
Sprinkle with fresh Parmesan and parsley.