Slow Cooker Amish Sausage & Potatoes
Directions:
1. Place the sliced sausage, cubed potatoes, chopped onion, and minced garlic into the slow cooker.
2. Pour the chicken broth over the ingredients in the slow cooker, ensuring a bit of liquid at the bottom to prevent burning.
3. Sprinkle paprika, thyme, salt, and black pepper evenly over the top of the contents.
4. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the potatoes are tender and the aroma is inviting.
5. If desired, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the cooked dish and allow to melt.
6. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley for a pleasing aesthetic touch.
Variations & Tips:
– For a meatier version, feel free to mix different types of sausages or include ham chunks for added depth.
– Pre-cooking the sausage in a skillet until slightly browned can imbue the dish with a richer flavor due to the Maillard reaction.
– Utilize sweet potatoes in lieu of russets for a sweeter twist and a boost of vibrant color.
– Dairy lovers might appreciate a dollop of sour cream on top upon serving or stirring in some cream cheese in the last hour of cooking for added creaminess.
– Always remember that slow cooker dishes like this are forgiving, and it’s an excellent opportunity to incorporate leftover veggies languishing in your fridge, thus reducing food waste with delicious results.
– Pre-cooking the sausage in a skillet until slightly browned can imbue the dish with a richer flavor due to the Maillard reaction.
– Utilize sweet potatoes in lieu of russets for a sweeter twist and a boost of vibrant color.
– Dairy lovers might appreciate a dollop of sour cream on top upon serving or stirring in some cream cheese in the last hour of cooking for added creaminess.
– Always remember that slow cooker dishes like this are forgiving, and it’s an excellent opportunity to incorporate leftover veggies languishing in your fridge, thus reducing food waste with delicious results.
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