Slow Cooker Swamp Potatoes with Smothered Green Beans

Swamp Potatoes with Smothered Green Beans is a Southern-style smoked side dish that’s hearty enough to serve as a full meal. Packed with buttery gold potatoes, tender green beans, and smoky sausage, this dish is slow-cooked for deep, layered flavor. It’s perfect for summer cookouts, potlucks, or Sunday dinners when comfort food is a must.

Why Everyone Will Love This Recipe

• It’s bursting with bold Cajun flavor thanks to a blend of spices and smoked sausage.
• Family-friendly and filling—potatoes + sausage = comfort heaven.
• Minimal prep: Just chop, season, and let the slow cooker do the work!
• A trending TikTok-style favorite that's gone viral for good reason.

What Are Swamp Potatoes?

Swamp Potatoes is a playful Southern dish that combines green beans, potatoes, sausage, and seasoning—typically cooked low and slow until everything is buttery, smoky, and meltingly tender. The name “swamp” comes from the steamy, savory liquid that forms during cooking, coating every bite in flavor. It's a cross between a one-pan vegetable side and a full meal, and it’s exploding in popularity thanks to its rich, smoky profile and Cajun roots.

Cooking Tips

• Use a bold Cajun seasoning—look for one with paprika, cayenne, garlic, and thyme.
• Try turkey or andouille sausage if you want to switch it up.
• If using frozen green beans, thaw and pat dry first.
• Want more heat? Add red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of sausage works best?

Smoked sausage is ideal—kielbasa, andouille, or any fully cooked smoked sausage gives the dish its signature taste.

Can I make it vegetarian?

Definitely. Omit the sausage and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth. You can add mushrooms or smoked tofu for umami depth.

Is this spicy?

That depends on your Cajun seasoning. Most are mildly spicy, but you can dial it up or down by adjusting the amount or adding chili flakes.

Do I need to peel the potatoes?

Nope! Gold potatoes have thin, tender skins that become soft when cooked—plus, they add extra texture and nutrients.

How to Store Swamp Potatoes

Let the dish cool to room temperature, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. To reheat, microwave in short bursts or warm in a covered skillet over low heat with a splash of broth or water to rehydrate.

How to Freeze Swamp Potatoes

Cool the dish completely and portion it into airtight freezer-safe containers. Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating. The potatoes may soften slightly, but the flavor holds up beautifully.

How to Make Swamp Potatoes

1. In a slow cooker add the potatoes, onions, sliced smoked sausage, and green beans into a large slow cooker.
2. Sprinkle with Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika.
3. Pour in 1 cup of broth and stir everything to distribute the seasoning evenly.
4. Top with a stick of butter placed in the center. Cover with a lid and let il cook on "LOW" heat for 6-8 hours, or on "HIGH" for 3-4 hours, until the potatoes are tender and easily pierced with a fork.