Slow Cooker Cheesy Sausage and Potato Casserole

Ingredients

• 13 ouncesSmoked sausage
• 2 poundsYukon Gold potatoes
• 1 mediumYellow onion
• 2 clovesGarlic
• 1 cupChicken broth
• 4 ouncesCream cheese
• 0.5 cupMilk
• 2 cupsShredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 0.5 teaspoonSalt
• 0.3 teaspoonBlack pepper
• 0.5 teaspoonDried thyme
• 2 tablespoonsFresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Dice the potatoes into 1-inch cubes. Slice the smoked sausage into 1/2-inch rounds. Chop the onion and mince the garlic.

   ⏱ 10 min
2. 2

   Place the diced potatoes, sliced sausage, chopped onion, and minced garlic into the slow cooker. Season with salt, black pepper, and dried thyme.

   ⏱ 3 min
3. 3

   Pour the chicken broth over all the ingredients in the slow cooker.

   ⏱ 1 min
4. 4

   Cover and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or on HIGH for 2-3 hours, or until the potatoes are tender.

   ⏱ 240 min
5. 5

   About 30 minutes before serving, prepare the cheese sauce. In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the cream cheese with the milk until smooth. Stir in 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese until fully melted and creamy.

   ⏱ 5 min
6. 6

   Pour the cheese sauce into the slow cooker and stir gently to combine all ingredients.

   ⏱ 2 min
7. 7

   Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the casserole.

   ⏱ 1 min
8. 8

   Cover and cook for another 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese on top is completely melted and bubbly.

   ⏱ 15 min
9. 9

   Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

   ⏱ 1 min