Easy & Healthy Slow Cooker Sausage and Potato Bake
A comforting and wholesome slow cooker casserole featuring lean ground sausage, hash browns, onions, and a creamy, cheesy sauce. Perfect for an easy, hearty meal that's both delicious and health-conscious.
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
- Large skillet
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground sausage (consider turkey or chicken sausage for a lighter choice)
- 30 ounce package frozen southern-style hash browns
- 1 medium onion diced
- 10.5 oz can low-sodium cream of mushroom soup (or use a healthier homemade alternative)
- 1 cup low-fat milk
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 3 cups reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Brown the Sausage: In a large skillet, cook your lean ground sausage over medium heat, breaking it apart until it's fully browned. Be sure to drain off any excess grease thoroughly – this helps keep your meal on the healthier side! Set the cooked sausage aside.
- Prep the Pot: Lightly grease the inside of your slow cooker. This simple step makes sure nothing sticks and cleanup is a breeze!
- First Layering: Place about one-third of the frozen hash brown potatoes evenly on the bottom of the slow cooker. Sprinkle half of your diced onions over the potatoes, then add half of the cooked sausage on top.
- Second Layering: Repeat the layering process: add another third of the hash browns, the remaining diced onions, and the rest of the cooked sausage. Top this with the final one-third of the potatoes.
- Whip Up the Creamy Sauce: In a separate mixing bowl, combine the low-sodium cream of mushroom soup, low-fat milk, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper. Whisk until it's perfectly smooth and well blended.
- Pour & Cheese It: Pour this creamy mixture evenly over all the layered ingredients in your slow cooker. Finish by generously sprinkling the reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese over everything.
- Cook to Perfection: Cover your slow cooker and let it work its magic! Cook on the HIGH setting for 2-3 hours, or on the LOW setting for 4-5 hours. You'll know it's ready when the potatoes are wonderfully tender and completely cooked through.
- Serve & Savor: Dish out this comforting and wholesome casserole and enjoy your easy, hearty meal!
Notes
Nutrition Information (per serving):
Calories: 913
Total Carbs: 51g
Net Carbs: 47g
Fats: 67g
Protein: 29g
Calories: 913
Total Carbs: 51g
Net Carbs: 47g
Fats: 67g
Protein: 29g
