Instant Pot Smoked Sausage, Potatoes, and Sausage
User Reviews
4.2
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
3 mins
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Total Time
8 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
321 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Instant Pot Smoked Sausage, Potatoes, and Sausage
Description
Instant Pot Smoked Sausage, Potatoes, and Sausage is a one-pot meal made by layering sliced smoked sausage with quartered potatoes and fresh green beans inside an Instant Pot. Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper add a gentle heat and depth to the components. A modest amount of chicken broth and butter keeps the dish moist and rich through pressure cooking.
The pressure cooking cooks the potatoes and green beans to tender doneness while allowing the sausage to release its smokiness and fat, which flavors the entire dish. The result is a balanced combination of tender vegetables and savory sausage with a buttery finish. The relatively short pressure cook time keeps the vegetables intact and vibrant.
This dish serves well as a quick, hearty family meal or weeknight dinner. It requires minimal cleanup and delivers substantial protein and vegetables in one pot. The use of green beans and potatoes adds texture variety, while the Cajun seasoning adjusts the flavor profile to suit those who enjoy moderately spiced fare.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 12 oz smoked sausage sliced, any flavor you prefer
- 1 lb potato red or yellow, quartered
- 1 lb green beans fresh is best, trimmed
- 4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning or any seasoning you prefer
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Pour chicken broth into Instant Pot.
- Add the sausage, potatoes, and green beans into the pot.
- Sprinkle the seasoning, salt, and pepper on top and toss with a spoon.
- Cut the butter into small pieces and place them into Instant Pot.
- Cover Instant Pot with lid and ensure valve is in sealing position.
- Cook manual, high pressure, for 3 minutes followed by a quick release.
- Once pin drops, remove lid and stir contents.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 321 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 321kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 61mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 675mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 665mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1415IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.