Easy Crock Pot Italian Sausage and Peppers Recipe
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5.0
18 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
3 hrs
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Total Time
3 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
8 -6 servings
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Calories
487 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
Easy Crock Pot Italian Sausage and Peppers Recipe
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Got 15 minutes? Discover the simplicity of our Crock Pot Sausage and Peppers! Effortless and delicious, this slow-cooked dish brings the flavors of Italy to your table with minimal fuss.
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Ingredients
- 6-10 links Italian sausages mild (sweet) or spicy or use; bratwursts or your favorite sausages, just make sure they are raw, not pre-cooked
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3-4 large bell peppers use your favorite colors. I like red, yellow and orange, but green is great in it too!, seeded and sliced into strips
- 1 large onion cut in half, then sliced into strips (use yellow or red onion)
- 4-6 cloves garlic minced or 4 teaspoons jarred garlic
- 2 cups marinara sauce quality sauce, such as Rao’s, make homemade for even better taste!
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes Optional, add more for spicier
- ½ - 1 teaspoon kosher salt to taste, add after cooking
- ¼-½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella optional for serving
- grated Parmesan cheese optional for serving
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Instructions
- Dice and measure all of your ingredients for the easiest recipe! You may dump and go, but take a few minutes to brown the sausages for the best flavor! *Keep the sausages whole or cut in half or thirds depending on how you are serving them.
- For best flavor, in a large saute pan, add oil over medium-high heat, add sausages (in single layer, doing in batches so you don’t overcrowd—brown sausages on both sides, about 2 minutes per side. Set aside.
- Add sliced peppers, onions, minced garlic (4-6 cloves), Italian seasoning (1 tablespoon), salt (½ teaspoon), pepper (¼ - ½ teaspoon) to a 6-quart or larger crockpot and toss to mix.
- Pour marinara sauce (2 cups) evenly over the vegetables, then place a layer of the browned sausages on top.
- Cover and cook on LOW 3-4 hours or HIGH 1 ½-2 ½ hours, until sausages are cooked through. Remember that many crockpots heat slightly different, so make sure your onions and peppers are cooked to desired and the sausages are cooked through.
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Notes
- *Note that when browning the sausages, they will not be cooked all the way through, so it’s important to cook them fully in the slow cooker.
- **Serve as is, with a side of marinara sauce for dipping, stuffed in sandwiches like a sub, with a big green salad and garlic bread if you aren’t worried about being low-carb.
- Serving SuggestionsLow-Carb: serve as is with a small side of marinara for dipping.Serve as a sandwich (will need 6-8 hoagie rolls or French rolls), spoon mixture onto sandwich roll, then top with shredded mozzarella cheese or sliced provolone.Serve over penne pasta, farfalle, or your favorite pasta, cooked al dente and sprinkle with parmesan or your favorite Italian cheese.Toss it with zoodles, spaghetti squash, or riced cauliflower.
- Refrigerate: Store leftover flavorful sausage peppers in an airtight container for up to three days.
- Yes! Place the cooled sausage and peppers in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months. Then, thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat the next day.
- Best way to reheat: Place the desired amount in a saucepan and warm on low on the stovetop or in a microwave-safe dish until warmed. You can also add it back to the slow cooker and heat until it’s warmed through.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
11 serving
Calories
487kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
40g
(62%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
18g
Cholesterol
96mg
(32%)
Sodium
1347mg
(56%)
Potassium
649mg
(19%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
2315IU
(46%)
Vitamin C
87mg
(97%)
Calcium
121mg
(12%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8-6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 487 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 11 serving | |
| Calories | 487kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 40g | 62% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Cholesterol | 96mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 1347mg | 56% |
| Potassium | 649mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 2315IU | 46% |
| Vitamin C | 87mg | 97% |
| Calcium | 121mg | 12% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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