Description
A hearty and comforting crockpot meal featuring cheesy ranch-flavored potatoes and savory smoked sausage, perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
- 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
- 2 bell peppers, sliced
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 regular size bag of frozen shredded hash browns
- ¾ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 can cheddar cheese soup
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 packet ranch seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheese
Instructions
- In a hot skillet, sauté the sliced smoked sausage, bell peppers, and diced onion until slightly browned and aromatic.
- Transfer the sautéed sausage and vegetables to a crockpot.
- Add the frozen shredded hash browns, heavy whipping cream, cheddar cheese soup, sour cream, ranch seasoning, and shredded cheese to the crockpot.
- Stir well to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Cover and cook on high for 2 hours or on low for 4 hours, until the potatoes are tender and the cheese has melted into a creamy sauce.
- Stir the mixture well before serving and enjoy warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use smoked or spicy sausage.
- Try topping with chopped green onions or crispy bacon bits before serving.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated easily.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours (high) or 4 hours (low)
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 425 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 890 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
