Slow Cooker Sausage Bake (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 1 package Kielbasa or smoked sausage, cut into chunks
02 - 32 oz bag frozen hashbrowns
03 - 1 small onion, diced
04 - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
05 - 1/2 cup sour cream
06 - 1/2 cup milk
07 - 10 oz can cream of mushroom or chicken soup

→ Seasonings

08 - Salt, to taste
09 - Pepper, to taste
10 - 1 clove minced garlic or 1/2 tsp garlic powder
11 - 1/2 tsp onion powder

→ Optional Toppings

12 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (for topping)

# Instructions:

01 - Grease the slow cooker or use a liner for easy cleanup.
02 - Add sausage chunks, frozen hashbrowns, diced onion, and 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese into the slow cooker.
03 - In a separate bowl, mix together the cream of mushroom or chicken soup, milk, sour cream, salt, pepper, minced garlic, and onion powder until smooth.
04 - Pour the wet mixture over the sausage and hashbrown mix in the slow cooker, ensuring it is evenly distributed.
05 - Sprinkle an additional 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top.
06 - Cook on low for 6 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, until heated through and cheese is melted.
07 - Serve with a side salad, roasted vegetables, or Texas garlic toast for a complete meal.

# Notes:

01 - For easier cleaning, use slow cooker liners.
02 - You can substitute cream of chicken soup for cream of mushroom if preferred.