Using your Crock pot, this recipe is going to give you a hearty flavor packed meal that everyone is going to fall in love with. Filled with potatoes, sausage, cheese and vegetables, this is sure to be one of the easiest meals you have made.
There are a couple of options that can be used for this casserole. You will notice that I use Red Potatoes instead of Tator Tots.
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I like the flavor combination better this way. Also the corn, I use a fire roasted corn to add that smoky flavor to the dish. You can of course use tots and regular corn.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can I use a different Cheese in the Casserole?
You could use a mild or sharp cheddar cheese if preferred. You could also use a Mexican blend to give a slight added flavor.
Can I make this in advance?
You could make this in advance, however, cooking it in the crock pot gives you that cooking time to accomplish other tasks. If you choose to make it in advance, you would simply need to reheat the dish to serving temp.
Do I have to use Italian Sausage?
Absolutely not! You can use Spicy or even a plain sausage. Try it with a breakfast sausage for another delightful flavor.
How do I store this Crockpot Cowboy Casserole?
When it has cooled to room temperature, place the leftover food into an airtight container and place in the refrigerator for 3 days.
Can this be frozen?
This is wonderful when frozen. Simply thaw it in the refrigerator overnight and reheat either in the crock pot or in the oven.
What do you need to make Crockpot Cowboy Casserole
1 lb Italian Sausage ground
1 cup yellow onion, finely diced
1 tsp salt
½ tsp Black Pepper
1 lb Red Potatoes, baby sized
1 green bell pepper
1 can–14.5 oz kidney beans
1 ½ cups Frozen Corn
1 can, 14.5 oz fire roasted Tomatoes
2 tsp Garlic, freshly minced
½ tsp Chili Powder
1 cup Colby-Jack Cheese, shredded
Cilantro, for garnish
Sour Cream, for garnish
How to make Crockpot Cowboy Casserole
FIRST STEP:
Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium high heat. Once hot, add the sausage and onion
Brown and crumble the sausage and caramelize it for the best flavor. Season with salt and pepper
SECOND STEP:
Transfer the sausage and onion to the crockpot
Slice the potatoes thin, drain and rinse the beans and dice the pepper
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Add all that to the crock pot along with the corn, undrained tomatoes, chili powder and garlic
THIRD STEP:
Cover the Crock pot and cook on high for 2 to 4 hours or on low for 4 to 6 hours
Top with sprinkled cheese, replace the cover and cook for an additional 10 minutes
Serve with cilantro and sour cream if desired
Enjoy!
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Crockpot Cowboy Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian Sausage ground
- 1 cup yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp Black Pepper
- 1 lb Red Potatoes, baby sized
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 can–14.5 oz kidney beans
- 1 ½ cups Frozen Corn
- 1 can, 14.5 oz fire roasted Tomatoes
- 2 tsp Garlic, freshly minced
- ½ tsp Chili Powder
- 1 cup Colby-Jack Cheese, shredded
- Cilantro, for garnish
- Sour Cream, for garnish
Instructions
FIRST STEP:
Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium high heat. Once hot, add the sausage and onion
Brown and crumble the sausage and caramelize it for the best flavor. Season with salt and pepper
SECOND STEP:
Transfer the sausage and onion to the crockpot
Slice the potatoes thin, drain and rinse the beans and dice the pepper
Add all that to the crock pot along with the corn, undrained tomatoes, chili powder and garlic
THIRD STEP:
Cover the Crock pot and cook on high for 2 to 4 hours or on low for 4 to 6 hours
Top with sprinkled cheese, replace the cover and cook for an additional 10 minutes
Serve with cilantro and sour cream if desired
Enjoy!