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27 Ways to Make Slow-Cooker Sausage
Updated on Jun. 19, 2024
Forgotten Jambalaya Recipe
During chilly times of the year, I fix this slow-cooker jambalaya recipe at least once a month. It’s so easy—just chop the vegetables, dump everything in the slow cooker and forget it! Even my sons, who are picky about spicy things, like this easy jambalaya. —Cindi Coss, Coppell, Texas
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Spicy Sausage Fettuccine
Total Time
6 hours 25 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I once accidentally bought hot Italian sausage, but still wanted to find a way to use it. I tossed it in the slow cooker with mushrooms, tomatoes and wine, which helped to mellow out the heat. Now I buy the hot stuff on purpose! —Judy Batson, Tampa, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/3 cups: 448 calories, 25g fat (7g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 817mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 19g protein.
3/26
Louisiana Red Beans and Rice
Total Time
3 hours 20 min
Servings
8 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
Smoked turkey sausage and red pepper flakes add zip to this saucy, slow-cooked version of Louisiana red beans and rice. For extra heat, add red pepper sauce at the table. —Julia Bushree, Georgetown, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup (calculated without rice): 291 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 1070mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 13g fiber), 24g protein.
4/26
Hawaiian Kielbasa Sandwiches
Total Time
3 hours 15 min
Servings
12 sandwiches
From the Recipe Creator:
If you are looking for a different way to use kielbasa, the sweet and mildly spicy flavor of these sandwiches is a nice change of pace. —Judy Dames, Bridgeville, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 663 calories, 35g fat (12g saturated fat), 76mg cholesterol, 2532mg sodium, 64g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 1g fiber), 23g protein.
5/26
Slow-Cooker Lasagna
Total Time
4 hours 25 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Convenient no-cook lasagna noodles take the work out of this traditional favorite adapted for the slow cooker. It’s so easy to assemble for workdays or weekends. We like it accompanied by Parmesan bread or garlic cheese toast. —Lisa Micheletti, Collierville, Tennessee
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 510 calories, 23g fat (11g saturated fat), 89mg cholesterol, 1464mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 4g fiber), 38g protein.
6/26
Hearty Slow-Cooker Breakfast Hash
Total Time
5 hours 25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This sweet and savory hash certainly won't leave you hungry—the sausage, veggies and eggs will fill you up. The hint of maple syrup makes it all feel extra cozy. —Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 446 calories, 25g fat (8g saturated fat), 212mg cholesterol, 911mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 5g fiber), 14g protein.
7/26
Brats and Sauerkraut
Total Time
6 hours 10 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I’ve made many variations of this excellent main dish. It would be popular at a party or potluck. The bratwurst can be plain, smoked or cheese-flavored and served whole or cut in slices, with a bun or without. —Darlene Dixon, Hanover, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1 brat: 534 calories, 28g fat (11g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 1188mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 4g fiber), 21g protein.
8/26
Slow-Cooker Lasagna Soup
Total Time
5 hours 35 min
Servings
8 servings (about 2-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
I modified one of my favorite soup recipes so I can prep it the night before and put it in the slow cooker in the morning. Slow-cooker lasagna soup makes a welcome contribution to work parties. My colleagues love it! —Sharon Gerst, North Liberty, Iowa
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/3 cups: 266 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 725mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 5g fiber), 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch.
9/26
Sausage and Peppers Sandwich
Total Time
50 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Sausage with peppers was always on the table when I was growing up. Here's how to do it the easy way: Just grab a sheet pan and the ingredients, then let the oven do the work. —Debbie Glasscock, Conway, Arkansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 315 calories, 15g fat (5g saturated fat), 43mg cholesterol, 672mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 18g protein.
10/26
Low and Slow Huevos Rancheros
Total Time
3 hours 55 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
We love Mexican food, especially for breakfast. My slow-cooker version of a favorite, huevos rancheros, is rolled into flour tortillas. It's a perfect way to serve a breakfast crowd. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
2 tacos: 488 calories, 25g fat (11g saturated fat), 192mg cholesterol, 1028mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 21g protein.
11/26
Chicken and Andouille Gumbo
Total Time
2 hours 40 min
Servings
9 servings (3-1/4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
Gumbo goes back to 1700s Louisiana; today's version is just as hearty using andouille sausage. Serve with cornbread or crusty French bread. —Billy Hensley, Mount Carmel, Tennessee
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups (calculated without rice): 544 calories, 39g fat (9g saturated fat), 175mg cholesterol, 1514mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 39g protein.
12/26
Creamy Bratwurst Stew
Total Time
7 hours 50 min
Servings
8 servings (2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
A rich sauce coats this hearty combination of potatoes, carrots and bratwurst chunks. I adapted a baked stew recipe that appeared in a newspaper. This is so comforting on cold winter evenings. —Susan Holmes, Germantown, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 544 calories, 39g fat (15g saturated fat), 114mg cholesterol, 1367mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 19g protein.
13/26
Slow-Cooker Milk-Can Supper
Total Time
6 hours 20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Here’s a slow-cooked version of a campfire classic. Pioneers and cowboys would cook this meal over a milk can on an open fire, letting the flavors and textures blend together. —Nick Iverson, Denver, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 457 calories, 27g fat (9g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 967mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 15g protein.
14/26
Sausage, Kale and Squash Bread Pudding
Total Time
3 hours 25 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Who said bread pudding has to be for dessert? I love to serve this for brunch or dinner when I want something hearty and a little unusual. —Lauren Knoelke, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 330 calories, 17g fat (7g saturated fat), 104mg cholesterol, 831mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 14g protein.
15/26
Hearty Italian Sandwiches
Total Time
3 hours 20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I've been making this sweet and spicy sandwich filling for 35 years. It smells as good as it tastes! It's a great reward for a hungry family after a day working or playing outdoors. —Elaine Krupsky, Las Vegas, Nevada
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 587 calories, 30g fat (10g saturated fat), 99mg cholesterol, 1251mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 35g protein.
16/26
Slow-Cooker Sausage & Waffle Bake
Total Time
5 hours 20 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Here's an easy dish guaranteed to create excitement at the breakfast table! Nothing is missing from this sweet and savory combination. It's so wrong, it's right! —Courtney Lentz, Boston, Massachusetts
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 442 calories, 31g fat (12g saturated fat), 200mg cholesterol, 878mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 19g protein.
17/26
Black Bean, Chorizo & Sweet Potato Chili
Total Time
6 hours 20 min
Servings
16 servings (4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
Chili is one of my all-time favorite dishes. This recipe takes it to the next level by changing up the flavors and adding a surprise--sweet potatoes! —Julie Merriman, Seattle, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 263 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 823mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 6g fiber), 12g protein.
18/26
Slow-Cooker Chicken Tinga
Total Time
4 hours 25 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I first fell in love with this traditional Mexican dish at a taco stand inside a gas station. This is how I make it at home now. My version has a nice zing without being overly spicy. —Ramona Parris, Canton, Georgia
Nutrition Facts:
2 tacos: 363 calories, 16g fat (5g saturated fat), 82mg cholesterol, 800mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 25g protein.
19/26
Slow Cooker Cassoulet with Crumb Topping
Total Time
7 hours 20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Classically inspired, this dish is loaded with chicken thighs, pork and smoked sausage. Tomatoes, beans and wine round out the hearty French stew, and bread crumbs thicken it slightly. —Marie Rizzio, Interlochen, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 482 calories, 22g fat (7g saturated fat), 129mg cholesterol, 802mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 6g fiber), 40g protein.
20/26
Brazilian Pork & Black Bean Stew
Total Time
7 hours 35 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
During high school, I spent a year in Brazil and fell in love with the culture and food. One of my favorite dishes was feijoada, a chili/stew served over white rice. I introduced this easy recipe to my family, and it has become one of our favorite comfort foods. —Andrea Romanczyk, Magna, Utah
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 531 calories, 33g fat (11g saturated fat), 101mg cholesterol, 1069mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 6g fiber), 33g protein.
21/26
Melt-in-Your-Mouth Sausages
Total Time
4 hours 10 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My family loves this recipe. It’s such a good all-around dish, either for sandwiches like these or served with hot spaghetti. —Ilean Schultheiss, Cohocton, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 557 calories, 29g fat (9g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 1510mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 4g fiber), 24g protein.
22/26
Meaty Slow-Cooked Jambalaya
Total Time
7 hours 40 min
Servings
12 servings (3 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe makes a big batch of delicious, meaty gumbo. Stash some away in the freezer for days you don't feel like cooking. —Diane Smith, Pine Mountain, Georgia
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup jambalaya with 2/3 cup cooked rice: 387 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 164mg cholesterol, 674mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 36g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2-1/2 starch.
23/26
Slow-Cooker Pizza
Total Time
2 hours 20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Always a hit at our church dinners, this hearty casserole keeps folks coming back for more. —Julie Sterchi from Jackson, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 780 calories, 41g fat (21g saturated fat), 192mg cholesterol, 1262mg sodium, 53g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 4g fiber), 49g protein.
24/26
Sausage and Kraut Buns
Total Time
4 hours 20 min
Servings
12 sandwiches
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe has become a regular at our church potlucks. Let's just say I'm in trouble if I show up at a get-together and they don't appear! For a fun dinner spin, try these sausage and kraut sandwiches over mashed potatoes. —Patsy Unruh, Perryton, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 468 calories, 23g fat (8g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 1491mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 4g fiber), 17g protein.
25/26
Italian Sausage Hoagies
Total Time
4 hours 15 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
In southeastern Wisconsin, our cuisine is influenced by both Germans and Italians who immigrated to this area. When preparing this recipe, we often substitute German bratwurst for the Italian sausage, so we blend the two influences with delicious results. —Craig Wachs, Racine, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 509 calories, 21g fat (7g saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 1451mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 5g fiber), 22g protein.
26/26
Italian Sausage Sloppy Joes
Total Time
4 hours 20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My grandma absolutely loves Italian food, so I decided to make a twist on classic sloppy joe sandwiches just for her. The mozzarella and tomato sauce are classic, and red peppers make it fun. —Kristen Heigl, Staten Island, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 661 calories, 35g fat (14g saturated fat), 121mg cholesterol, 1231mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 42g protein.
