Cheesy Brat Stew for the Slow Cooker
Warm, hearty, and irresistibly creamy, this Cheesy Brat Stew for the Slow Cooker is the ultimate comfort food for busy days. Loaded with tender bratwurst slices, hearty chunks of russet potatoes, sweet carrots, and a pop of peas, this stew is slow-cooked to perfection in a flavorful base of seasoned chicken broth. What sets it apart is the luxurious blend of cream cheese and cheddar, which melts into a rich, velvety sauce that coats every bite. Perfect for feeding a crowd or meal prepping for the week, this easy slow cooker recipe takes just 20 minutes of prep before it simmers away into a family-pleasing meal. Serve it piping hot with crusty bread or a side of greens for an unforgettable dinner. Keywords: cheesy brat stew, slow cooker recipes, hearty comfort food, creamy sausage stew.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 links bratwurst sausages
- 4 medium russet potatoes
- 3 medium carrots
- 1 medium onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup frozen peas
Instructions
Slice the bratwurst links into 1-inch pieces and set aside.
Peel and dice the potatoes into bite-sized cubes. Peel and slice the carrots into thin rounds. Dice the onion and mince the garlic cloves.
In a slow cooker, add the bratwurst pieces, diced potatoes, sliced carrots, diced onion, and minced garlic.
Pour the chicken broth over the ingredients in the slow cooker. Add the salt, black pepper, and paprika, and stir to combine.
Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low for 6 hours (or on high for 3 hours).
After 6 hours, add the cream cheese (cut into chunks) and shredded cheddar cheese to the slow cooker. Stir until the cheeses are melted and fully incorporated into the broth, forming a creamy sauce.
Stir in the frozen peas, cover the slow cooker, and cook for an additional 10 minutes until the peas are warmed through.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.
Serve the stew hot, garnished with additional shredded cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3835 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 254.0 g | 326% | |
| Saturated Fat | 130.9 g | 654% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 727 mg | 242% | |
| Sodium | 9313 mg | 405% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 246.8 g | 90% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.1 g | 104% | |
| Total Sugars | 46.0 g | ||
| Protein | 162.2 g | 324% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2205 mg | 170% | |
| Iron | 18.0 mg | 100% | |
| Potassium | 6979 mg | 148% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
