Crockpot Swamp Potatoes
Crockpot Swamp Potatoes are the kind of comfort food that feels like a warm hug from the inside out. Butter-soaked potatoes, smoky kielbasa, green beans, and onions all simmer together in a rich Cajun-spiced broth. This TikTok sensation is now a slow-cooked, family-approved dinner winner.
We’ve fallen in love with this cozy dish because it checks all the boxes: budget-friendly, no-fuss, and outrageously flavorful. It’s one of those set-it-and-forget-it meals that fills your house with the smell of home-cooked goodness while you go about your day.
If you love this kind of low-effort meal, check out our Slow Cooker Chinese Pork Chops, Slow Cooker Taco Pasta, or Slow Cooker Copycat Chipotle Carnitas for more weeknight inspiration.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Dump-and-go simplicity: Just layer it all in and let the slow cooker do its thing.
- Bold Southern flavor: Cajun spices, onion soup mix, and kielbasa bring tons of depth.
- Budget-friendly comfort food: Made with pantry staples and a single protein.
- Perfect for feeding a crowd: It makes a big batch and reheats beautifully.
Ingredients
We’ve made this list to help you save time on your next trip to the grocery store. You can find the full amounts needed in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.
This hearty meal leans on simple ingredients that work together in the most delicious way. You’ve got starchy russet potatoes soaking up every drop of seasoned butter, savory kielbasa bringing the smoke, sweet onions melting into the mix, and green beans adding a pop of color and bite. A packet of Lipton onion soup mix and Cajun seasoning take it all to the next level.
Variations
- Make it spicy: Add sliced jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne.
- Add cheese: Shredded cheddar on top takes it to comfort food heaven.
- Switch the meat: Try andouille, smoked sausage, or even leftover chicken.
- Vegetarian option: Skip the kielbasa and add mushrooms or canned beans.
Instructions
This is a quick overview of the steps needed to make this recipe. You can find the full instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Layer potatoes and onions at the bottom, then add kielbasa and green beans. Sprinkle in seasoning and soup mix, then top with butter slices.
- Add broth if desired. Cook on low for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3½–4 hours.
Expert Tips
- Cut potatoes evenly so they cook at the same rate.
- Use a crock pot liner for the easiest cleanup.
- Don’t skip the butter—it’s key to the rich broth.
- This dish pairs perfectly with crusty bread or cornbread to soak up all the goodness.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.
It’s a playful name from TikTok! The buttery broth gets rich and thick, coating everything in a way that looks a bit “swampy”, but in the best way.
Yes! It reheats beautifully and tastes even better the next day.
No need! Just let it do its thing, then stir gently at the end.
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📖Recipe
Want to make this recipe? Print the recipe card below, or pin this recipe, so you can find it later.
Crockpot Swamp Potatoes
Equipment
- knife and cutting board
- slow cooker
Ingredients
- 14 ounces kielbasa sausage sliced into thick rounds
- 2 large russet potatoes peeled and cut into chunks
- 1 small yellow onion sliced
- 2 cups frozen green beans
- ½ cup unsalted butter sliced
- 1 packet Lipton onion soup mix
- 1 ½ Cajun seasoning like Slap Ya Mama or Tony Chachere’s
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ cup water or chicken broth optional, for extra moisture
Instructions
- Spray your crock pot with cooking spray or use a liner.
- Add the potatoes and onion to the bottom.
- Layer in the kielbasa and green beans.
- Sprinkle in the Lipton onion soup mix, Cajun seasoning, and garlic powder.
- Top everything with the sliced butter. If desired, pour in ½ cup of water or broth to create more “swampy” broth.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or on HIGH for 3½–4 hours, until the potatoes are fork-tender and everything is coated in buttery broth.
- Gently stir before serving. Taste and adjust salt, pepper, or Cajun seasoning as needed.
- Serve with cornbread, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the broth.
Disclaimer
Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.
So much deliciousness! This was so easy and so good. You can’t beat that combo.