Slow Cooker Potato and Sausage Gravy

This easy Slow Cooker Potato and Sausage Gravy is a hearty, budget-friendly comfort food made with just 4 simple ingredients. Tender potatoes, savory sausage, and creamy country gravy slowly cook together into a warm, satisfying dinner that is perfect for busy weeknights, family meals, or cozy weekends.

If you love old-fashioned comfort food and easy slow cooker recipes, this inexpensive potato and sausage dinner is one to keep in your recipe rotation. Serve it over warm biscuits, toasted bread, or enjoy it by itself for a filling country-style meal.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Only 4 main ingredients: Simple pantry-friendly ingredients make this recipe easy and affordable.
• Easy slow cooker preparation: Add everything to the crockpot and let it cook while you handle other things.
• Budget-friendly: Potatoes help stretch the meal and make it filling without requiring expensive ingredients.
• Comforting and hearty: Creamy gravy, tender potatoes, and savory sausage create a satisfying combination.
• Family-friendly: Serve it over biscuits or toast to make the meal go even further.
• Great for busy nights: With minimal prep work, this is an easy set-it-and-forget-it dinner.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into bite-size chunks
• 2 cans sausage, crumbled or chopped (about 10–12 ounces each)
• 2 packets country gravy mix
• 4 cups water

How to Make Slow Cooker Potato and Sausage Gravy

1. Prepare the potatoes

Peel the potatoes and cut them into evenly sized bite-size pieces. Keeping the pieces similar in size helps them cook evenly.

2. Add the sausage

Place the potatoes in the slow cooker. Scatter the chopped or crumbled sausage evenly over the potatoes.

3. Prepare the gravy

Whisk the country gravy mix and water together in a bowl or large measuring cup until smooth. Pour the mixture over the potatoes and sausage.

4. Slow cook

Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the potatoes are fork-tender and the gravy has thickened.

5. Serve

Gently stir the mixture before serving, taking care not to break the potatoes apart. Serve hot in bowls or spoon the potato and sausage gravy over warm biscuits or toasted bread.

Tips for the Best Potato and Sausage Gravy

Choose the right potatoes: Russet potatoes naturally break down more during cooking and can help create a thicker gravy. Yukon Gold potatoes hold their shape better and add a naturally buttery texture.

Don’t add salt too early: Canned sausage and country gravy mix can already contain plenty of seasoning. Taste the finished dish before adding additional salt.

Add onion for extra flavor: Stir in a chopped onion before cooking for a sweeter, deeper flavor.

Make it extra creamy: Add a small splash of milk or a spoonful of sour cream near the end of cooking for a richer texture.

Make it stretch further: Serve the gravy over biscuits, toast, rice, or cooked egg noodles for a more substantial meal.

What to Serve With Potato and Sausage Gravy

This hearty slow cooker meal pairs well with:

• Warm buttermilk biscuits
• Toasted bread
• Cornbread
• Green beans
• Cooked cabbage
• Cucumber salad
• Scrambled eggs