4-Ingredient Slow Cooker Sausage, Potatoes & Green Beans
An Easy One-Pot Comfort Food Dinner
If you’re looking for an easy slow cooker dinner that’s hearty, filling, and practically cooks itself, this Slow Cooker Sausage, Potatoes, and Green Beans Casserole is a true classic. Made with just four simple ingredients, this comforting one-pot meal delivers big flavor with minimal effort—perfect for busy weeknights, lazy Sundays, or anytime you crave old-fashioned home cooking.
This recipe has been a staple of Midwestern comfort food for generations. Smoked sausage adds rich, savory flavor, tender potatoes make it satisfying, and green beans bring balance and freshness all slow-simmered into a creamy, cozy casserole that tastes like it’s been cooking all day (because it has!).
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
4 simple ingredients budget-friendly and pantry-ready
One-pot slow cooker meal easy cleanup
Hearty & filling protein, veggies, and carbs in one dish
Hands-off cooking perfect for busy families
Comfort food classic nostalgic, cozy, and satisfying
Ingredients:
1 to 1½ pounds smoked sausage or kielbasa, sliced
2 pounds potatoes (Yukon Gold or russet), cut into chunks
1 to 1½ pounds fresh green beans, trimmed (or frozen)
1 (10.5-oz) can cream of mushroom soup (or cream of chicken), undiluted
Optional:
Salt and black pepper, to taste
½ cup water or chicken broth (for extra sauce)
Directions:
Prep the ingredients: Slice the sausage, cube the potatoes, and trim the green beans.
Layer the slow cooker: Add potatoes to the bottom of a greased slow cooker. Top with green beans, then sausage.
Add the sauce: Spoon the cream soup over the top. Add broth or water if desired. Lightly season with pepper.
Slow cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until potatoes are fork-tender.
Stir & serve: Gently stir before serving to coat everything in the creamy sauce.
Serving Suggestions:
This slow cooker sausage casserole is a complete meal on its own, but it pairs beautifully with:
Warm cornbread or buttery dinner rolls
A simple green salad with tangy dressing
Sliced tomatoes or pickles for a fresh contrast
Variations & Tips:
Use turkey sausage for a lighter version
Swap in frozen green beans (no thawing needed)
Add sliced onions or carrots for extra flavor
Sprinkle shredded cheese during the last 15 minutes for a creamier finish
Add Italian seasoning or red pepper flakes for a flavor boost
This is a forgiving, flexible recipe perfect for farmhouse-style cooking using what you already have on hand.
