Go Back

Crock Pot Cheesy Smoked Sausage and Potato Bake

Crock Pot Cheesy Smoked Sausage and Potato Bake is comfort food at its best with a creamy cheese sauce topping family-pleasing ingredients.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 15 minutes
Course: Casserole, Entree, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: crock pot cheesy potatoes, Crock Pot Cheesy Potatoes and Smoked Sausage, Crock Pot Cheesy Smoked Sausage and potato Bake, Crock Pot Smoked Sausage and Potatoes
Servings: 8 people
Author: Megan

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces evaporated milk
  • 3 Tablespoons margarine or butter
  • 3 Tablespoons flour
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar or Colby Jack cheese
  • 1/2 pound Velveeta cubed
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 5 cups potatoes cooked, drained and cubed
  • 1 1/2 cups smoked sausage cut into half moons

Instructions

  • Wash, cube and boil potatoes until just fork tender.
  • In a saucepan, add evaporated milk, margarine, flour, shredded cheese, Velveeta and black pepper.
  • Warm over medium heat, whisking constantly until the cheese is melted and everything is well incorporated.
    Crock Pot Cheesy Smoked Sausage and Potato Bake is comfort food at its best with a creamy cheese sauce topping family-pleasing ingredients. This smoked sausage casserole with potatoes can be made in the slow cooker or the oven. Find both recipes below.
  • Spray the crock pot insert with cooking spray; add a layer the potatoes and top with smoked sausage.
  • Pour cheese mixture over the potatoes and smoked sausage; mix together gently.
    Crock Pot Cheesy Smoked Sausage and Potato Bake is comfort food at its best with a creamy cheese sauce topping family-pleasing ingredients. This smoked sausage casserole with potatoes can be made in the slow cooker or the oven. Find both recipes below.
  • Cook on high for 2 1/2 to 3 hours or until bubbly, or low for approximately 5 hours. Give the casserole a good stir before serving.

Notes

  • Try using a casserole slow cooker.
  • The edges will get dark. If you like crispy cheese, eat the outside, or just pull off and discard.  To prevent this, try using a crock pot liner.  
  • Feel free to use smoked sausage or swap in ham.  This is a great way to use leftover ham from the holidays.
  • Use butter or margarine, evaporated milk or regular milk, or swap in whatever cheese is your favorite for the Colby Jack. This crock pot potato casserole recipe is very forgiving.
  • You can peel your potatoes or leave the skins on.  Just be sure to scrub the potatoes first to get the dirt off. 
  • This is the best ever crockpot cheesy potatoes using raw potatoes. The cheese flavor from the cheese sauce is thick and holds everything together. 
  • Try our oven version for which this is inspired from---Mom's Ham and Cheesy Potato Casserole.
  • Don't want to use the slow cooker? Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and bake in a 9 by 13-inch glass baking dish for 35-40 minutes until heated through.