Description

This Cheesy Ranch Potatoes and Sausage crockpot recipe is the ultimate comfort food! Loaded with smoked sausage, tender hash browns, bell peppers, and a creamy, cheesy ranch-infused sauce, it’s an easy and hearty one-pot meal perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends.

Ingredients

1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
2 bell peppers, sliced
1 onion, diced
1 regular-size bag frozen shredded hash browns
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 can cheddar cheese soup
1/2 cup sour cream
1 packet ranch seasoning
1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your favorite blend)

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Instructions

Sauté for Flavor (Optional but Recommended):
In a hot skillet, sauté sliced sausage, bell peppers, and onion until lightly browned and fragrant. This step adds extra flavor to the final dish.
Add to Crockpot:
Transfer the sautéed mixture to your slow cooker. Add frozen hash browns, heavy cream, cheddar cheese soup, sour cream, ranch seasoning, and shredded cheese.
Mix and Cook:
Stir everything together until well combined. Cover and cook on high for 2 hours or low for 4 hours, until hot and bubbly.
Serve:
Stir before serving. Enjoy as a main dish or a hearty side!

Notes

You can use cubed hash browns for more texture if preferred.
Try using spicy sausage or pepper jack cheese for extra kick.
Garnish with chopped parsley or green onions for a pop of color.