Here’s a hearty, simple Slow Cooker Sausage, Potatoes, and Cabbage recipe — perfect for an easy comfort meal.
🥘 Slow Cooker Sausage, Potatoes & Cabbage
Ingredients
- 1½–2 lbs smoked sausage (kielbasa or andouille), sliced into rounds
- 1½ lbs baby potatoes (or Yukon gold), halved
- 1 small head green cabbage, chopped into wedges
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard (optional, but great flavor)
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
Instructions
- Layer ingredients
Place potatoes and onion in the bottom of the slow cooker. Add sausage on top. Scatter cabbage over everything. - Season & add liquid
Sprinkle garlic, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper over the top.
Whisk broth with Dijon (if using) and pour over everything. Drizzle with olive oil or dot with butter. - Cook
- LOW: 6–7 hours
- HIGH: 3–4 hours
Cabbage should be tender and potatoes fork-soft.
- Finish
Stir gently before serving. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Optional: sprinkle with fresh parsley or a splash of apple cider vinegar for brightness.
🔥 Optional Add-Ins
- Red pepper flakes for heat
- Carrots for sweetness
- A splash of beer instead of some broth
- Shredded cheese on top at the end
If you’d like, I can also give you a creamy version, a spicy Cajun-style version, or a low-carb variation.
