Crockpot Sausage and Sweet Potatoes
Prepare to savor the comforting flavors of fall with this Crockpot Sausage and Sweet Potatoes recipe, a wholesome and hearty one-pot meal perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. This slow cooker dish combines savory smoked sausage, tender sweet potatoes, and aromatic yellow onion, all infused with a seasoning blend of paprika, cinnamon, and thyme for a subtle smoky-sweet kick. A splash of chicken broth ensures everything cooks to perfection, delivering melt-in-your-mouth textures and rich, homestyle flavors. With just 15 minutes of prep and hands-off cooking time in your crockpot, this dish is easy, satisfying, and great for meal prep. Serve it warm, garnished with fresh parsley, and enjoy as a complete meal or pair with a crisp green salad for a balanced, fuss-free dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Smoked sausage
- 4 medium Sweet potatoes
- 1 large Yellow onion
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 0.5 tsp Ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp Dried thyme
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp Chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
Slice the smoked sausage into 1/2-inch pieces and set aside.
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into 1-inch cubes.
Peel and chop the yellow onion into small dices.
Mince the garlic cloves finely.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sausage slices and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned. Transfer to the crockpot.
In the same skillet, add the diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant, then add them to the crockpot.
Add the sweet potatoes to the crockpot, spreading them evenly on top of the sausage and onions.
In a small bowl, mix the paprika, ground cinnamon, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Sprinkle this spice mixture over the ingredients in the crockpot.
Pour the low-sodium chicken broth into the crockpot, ensuring all the ingredients are evenly moistened.
Cover with the lid and cook on high for 4 hours, or on low for 6-7 hours, until the sweet potatoes are tender and the flavors are well combined.
Stir gently before serving and garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Serve warm as a complete meal or alongside a fresh green salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2157 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 146.8 g | 188% | |
| Saturated Fat | 45.3 g | 226% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 318 mg | 106% | |
| Sodium | 7685 mg | 334% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 136.5 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.9 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.3 g | ||
| Protein | 75.4 g | 151% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 341 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 13.0 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 1315 mg | 28% | |
*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.
