Smothered green beans, potatoes and smoked sausage cooked in a slow cooker with butter, onions and Cajun seasoning - the viral TikTok recipe that's insanely delicious!
JUMP TO RECIPEAs soon as I saw this recipe on TikTok, I knew I had to try it! Obviously, it looked delicious but I was tickled with the name too because, well, when it's all done, it does sort of look like a swamp!
I'm a sucker for clever recipe names and I LOVE slow cooked, smothered green beans so this moved to the top of my to-do list quick like!
I also loved that most recipes I saw used Cajun and Creole seasonings, which, again, brought to mind images of boggy, bayou swamps. Hella clever, right?!
I've seen this made with every seasoning under the sun. Some super heavy with garlic, some with Lipton onion soup mix, and I saw one lady carrying so many spice jars in her arms she dropped some.
Part of what drew me to this recipe was the Cajun/Creole connection and I know those flavors go great with sausage so that's what I made mine with and it was EVERYTHING I hoped it would be!
Use whichever seasonings you like best but if you're looking for a starting point, Tony Chachere's Creole Seasoning is a great jumping-off point.
INGREDIENTS FOR SWAMP POTATOES
GREEN BEANS - You can use fresh or canned green beans but I definitely like fresh best in this! While canned beans will certainly work, they are pretty wrecked by the time the recipe is done. Fresh beans will hold up longer and well, they taste better too!
SMALL POTATOES - Use "baby", "mini" or "tiny" potatoes (red or gold) and cut each one in half. You can absolutely use larger potatoes but you'll want to quarter them or cut into pieces about an inch thick.
SMOKED SAUSAGE - I almost ONLY use Hillshire Farms regular smoked sausage (not all-beef) but any smoked sausage, kielbasa or andouille will work. Seriously something's gotta be like Buy 1 Get 2 Free for me to go with another type and brand.
ONION -Use one large or two small sweet, white or yellow onions. You want about 2 cups diced onion.
BUTTER - All recipes I've seen call for 1/2 cup (1 stick) of butter and all that butter is GLORIOUS but after making this a few times, you could totally reduce that if you need to. I wouldn't go less than 1/4 cup (1/2 stick), though.
SEASONING - I've seen folks throw everything but the kitchen sink at this recipe but my favorite way to season this is with just pepper and Tony Chachere's Creole Seasoning. Make it with what you like best!
6 FAQ ON SWAMP POTATOES
1. Is this the same thing as Swamp Beans and Smothered Green Beans? For the most part, yes. I've seen this recipe referred to by both names (though I'm sure there are other recipes for Smothered Green Beans).
2. Can I use canned green beans? Technically, yes, but fresh beans make this recipe. See notes in the recipe card for adjustments needed if using canned beans.
3. Should I add liquid? No ma'am! If you're making this with fresh green beans (please do!), the beans will create plenty of rendered juices for the potatoes to cook in. We want the end result to be thick and stew-like (like a swamp!), not watery.
4. Can I use frozen potatoes? I don't think so. I think the potatoes would disintegrate when cooked this long and after so much stirring.
5. Doesn't the recipe have Lipton Onion Soup mix in it? I don't use it in my recipe but it would probably be tasty. If you decide to use it, omit the cajun/creole seasoning (to prevent it from being too salty) and consider adding other spices like thyme, garlic and smoked paprika.
6. What kind of potatoes are best in this? Use "baby", "mini" or "tiny" potatoes (red or gold). You can absolutely use larger potatoes but you'll want to quarter them or cut into pieces about an inch thick. Russet potatoes will cook apart but they still taste great!
Recipe for Crock Pot Swamp Potatoes
Crock Pot Swamp Potatoes
Smothered green beans, potatoes and smoked sausage cooked in a slow cooker with butter, onions and Cajun seasoning - the viral TikTok recipe that's insanely delicious!
Ingredients
- 1.5-2 lbs fresh green beans
- 1.5 lbs small potatoes
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 lb smoked sausage
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
- 1 tablespoon Cajun/Creole seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Cut potatoes in half then add to a large crock pot. Sprinkle pepper and half of seasoning evenly over potatoes then top with stick of butter. 1.5 lbs small potatoes, 1/2 tsp pepper, 1.5 tsp creole seasoning, 1/2 c. butter
- Cut green beans into 2-3" pieces (I just cut the longer beans in half and leave the short ones whole). Add green beans and onion to crock pot then sprinkle with remaining seasoning. 1.5-2 lbs beans, 1 diced onion, 1.5 tsp creole seasoning.
- Slice sausage then add to crock pot. Cover then cook on High for 4 hours or Low for 6 hours, stirring gently once each hour. 1 lb sausage
- Taste for seasoning then add more if needed. Serve immediately or set crock pot to Warm until ready to serve.
Notes
- Canned green beans can be used (4-5 cans). Drain liquid from half of beans. Fresh beans will produce enough liquid to cook the potatoes but you'll need to use some of the can juices to ensure the pot is "swampy" enough to cook the potatoes if using canned green beans.
- Use "baby", "mini" or "tiny" potatoes (red or gold). You can absolutely use larger potatoes but you'll want to quarter them or cut into pieces about an inch thick. Russet potatoes will cook apart but they still taste great!
- 1.5 lbs of cut green beans yields about 6 cups, 2 lbs yields about 8 cups.
- 1.5 lbs of halved small potatoes yields 4 heaping cups.
- I use Tony Chachere's Creole Seasoning in this recipe and 1 tablespoon is the perfect amount. Use whichever Cajun or Creole seasoning you like best. Start with 2 teaspoons then add more as needed (salt content varies greatly so start small).
What makes Crock-Pot Swamp Potatoes different from traditional slow cooker potato dishes, and how did they get their unique name?
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