Crockpot Cowboy Casserole
Looking for a cozy, hearty meal that practically makes itself? This slow cooker casserole is bursting with flavor—featuring savory Italian sausage, tender red potatoes, sweet corn, fire-roasted tomatoes, and gooey melted cheese. It’s an incredibly easy dish to throw together, yet it delivers big on comfort and satisfaction.
Instead of the classic tater tots, this recipe takes a wholesome twist with thinly sliced baby red potatoes for a rustic, down-home feel. Ready to get cooking?
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground Italian sausage
- 1 cup yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 lb baby red potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1½ cups frozen corn
- 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted tomatoes, undrained
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- ½ tsp chili powder
- 1 cup shredded Colby-Jack cheese
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Sour cream, for garnish
👩🍳 How to Make It
1️⃣ Brown the Sausage
Heat a bit of oil in a skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Add the sausage and diced onion, cooking until the sausage is browned and crumbled.
Season with salt and pepper.
2️⃣ Assemble in the Crock Pot
Transfer the cooked sausage and onion to your slow cooker.
Add the sliced potatoes, beans, bell pepper, corn, tomatoes (with their juices), garlic, and chili powder.
Stir everything together gently to combine.
3️⃣ Let It Cook
Cover and cook on high for 2–4 hours or low for 4–6 hours, until the potatoes are fork-tender and the flavors are blended.
Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top, cover again, and let it melt for about 10 minutes.
4️⃣ Dish Up and Serve
Ladle into bowls and top with fresh cilantro and a spoonful of sour cream if you like.
Serve hot and dig into this comforting, satisfying dish!
