Easy Slow Cooker Swamp Potatoes
A hearty, comforting slow cooker meal featuring tender baby potatoes, smoked sausage, and fresh green beans seasoned with ranch and Cajun spices. This viral recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and budget-friendly family dinners.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds baby potatoes halved
- 1 pound smoked sausage sliced into rounds
- 1 pound fresh green beans trimmed and cut into 3-inch pieces
- 1 packet 1 ounce ranch seasoning mix
- 3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup beef broth
- 6 tablespoons butter cut into pieces
Instructions
- Place halved baby potatoes, sliced smoked sausage, and trimmed green beans into a 6-quart slow cooker.
- Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix and Cajun seasoning evenly over the ingredients in the slow cooker.
- Pour beef broth into the slow cooker and stir everything together to ensure the seasonings coat all ingredients evenly.
- Distribute the butter pieces evenly across the top of the mixture in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on LOW heat for 6-8 hours or HIGH heat for 3-4 hours, until potatoes are fork-tender and easily pierced.
- Stir gently before serving. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot as a complete meal.