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Swamp Potatoes

These swamp potatoes combine slow-cooked, perfectly seasoned onions, potatoes, smoked sausage, and green beans into an easy, flavorful family dinner.
Course dinner, main meal pork/chicken
Cuisine American, Southern
Keyword how to make swamp potatoes, swamp potato, swamp potatoes and sausage, swamp potatoes recipe, swamp potatos, what are swamp potatoes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 531kcal
Author Beth Pierce

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion
  • 3 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1½ lbs smoked sausage cut into ⅓ inch round
  • 1 lb fresh green beans cut into 1-inch segments
  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ teaspoon woodfired garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun or Creole seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet. Add the onion and cook until soft, stirring frequently.
  • Add the potatoes to a crockpot and sprinkle with a teaspoon of Creole seasoning. Add the sauteed onions and sprinkle with another teaspoon of Creole seasoning.
  • Add the smoked sausage, green beans, butter, and remaining Creole seasoning, woodfired garlic powder, and freshly ground black pepper.
  • Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 4 hours or until the potatoes and green beans are tender.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. 
  • Reheat in the microwave at reduced power for short intervals until warm. 

Nutrition

Calories: 531kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 827mg | Potassium: 1044mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1181IU | Vitamin C: 41mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 3mg