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Slow Cooker Cheesy Smoked Sausage & Potato Casserole 🌭 This hearty Slow Cooker Cheesy Smoked Sausage & Potato Casserole is loaded with smoky sausage, tender baby potatoes, seasoned ground beef, and melted cheddar cheese. It's an easy, family-friendly comfort meal that's perfect for busy .weeknights Ingredients 📝 lb (450g) smoked sausage, sliced into ½-inch rounds 1 lb (450g) lean ground beef 1 lbs baby potatoes ½1 small onion, diced 1 cloves garlic, minced 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese ½1 cup beef broth 1 cup barbecue sauce or chili sauce ½ tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tbsp tomato paste 1 tbsp olive oil 1 Seasonings tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp onion powder 1 tsp Italian seasoning 1 tsp black pepper ½ )tsp salt (adjust to taste ½ )tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional ¼ Instructions 👩‍🍳 Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown the ground beef until fully .cooked. Drain excess fat .Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and cook for 2–3 minutes until softened .Place the baby potatoes in the bottom of the slow cooker .Add the cooked beef mixture and sliced smoked sausage over the potatoes In a bowl, whisk together the beef broth, barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, .salt, and pepper .Pour the sauce evenly over everything in the slow cooker Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the potatoes .are tender Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top during the last 15–20 minutes .of cooking. Cover until the cheese is melted .Serve hot with chopped parsley or green onions if desired Serving Suggestions 🍽️ .Pair with a crisp green salad or steamed broccoli .Serve with warm garlic bread or dinner rolls .Add sour cream or sliced jalapeños for extra flavor Tips 💡 .Use kielbasa, beef smoked sausage, or turkey sausage Baby Yukon Gold or red potatoes work best because they stay tender without .falling apart .For a spicy version, use hot smoked sausage and pepper jack cheese .Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 6–7 hours Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes Servings: 6 #slowcooker #comfortfood #recipes #DinnerIdeas #EasyRecipe