Crockpot swamp potatoes are baby potatoes slow cooked with smoky andouille sausage, green beans, onion soup mix, and butter for a rich Southern style side dish.
From the recipe collection of Tara Ippolito
This is a new recipe for me that I kept seeing online, and I finally had to try it. Swamp potatoes are one of those simple, old school crockpot dishes that I wish I had tried sooner. Even if you’ve never made them before, like me, you can’t mess these up. Everything cooks together low and slow until it turns buttery, savory, and completely delicious.
I loved this recipe because it’s incredibly easy and delivers big comfort food flavor with very little effort. The smoky sausage, tender potatoes, and green beans soak up all that buttery onion seasoning, making it perfect for busy days, family dinners, or potlucks. It’s the kind of dish that disappears fast and has everyone asking for the recipe.
Why Are They Called Swamp Potatoes?
Apparently, the name comes from how the dish looks when it’s done. Potatoes, green beans, sausage, butter, and seasoning all cook down into a soft, saucy mixture that looks like everything is “swimming” together in a savory swamp. It’s a playful Southern nickname for a rustic, comfort food side dish.
Ingredients
Here’s everything you’ll need to make this delicious recipe. You can find the full ingredients list along with measurements and instructions on the recipe card below.
- Baby Potatoes– The hearty base of the dish; they soak up all the butter and seasoning while becoming fork tender.
- Andouille Sausage– Adds smoky, spicy depth and rich fat that flavors the entire crockpot.
- Onion – Brings sweetness and savory balance as it softens into the sauce.
- Fresh Cut Green Beans– Adds texture, saltiness, and that classic Southern vegetable note.
- Onion Soup Mix – The main seasoning powerhouse! Adds salt, and deep onion flavor.
- Butter– Creates richness and moisture while helping everything meld together.
- Fresh Garlic- The garlic will add a fresh, layer of earthy flavor.
- Salt – Enhances all the flavors and balances the potatoes.
- Black Pepper – Adds gentle heat and sharpness.
- Garlic Powder – Brings savory depth without overpowering the dish.
- Onion Powder – Reinforces the onion flavor and boosts th
How To Make It
Here’s how to make these delicious swamp potatoes. You can find the full ingredients list along with instructions on the recipe card below.
First, spray the inside of your crockpot generously with nonstick spray. Add the quartered baby potatoes and season them with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir until the potatoes are evenly coated in the seasoning. Add the diced onion, fresh garlic and sliced andouille sausage on top. Add the drained green beans and spreading them evenly.
PRO TIP: Cut the potatoes evenly so they all cook evenly.
Now, sprinkle the onion soup mix over everything and place the stick of butter on top. Cover and cook on HIGH for 5 hours, until the potatoes are very tender. Gently stir before serving to coat everything in the buttery sauce and enjoy!
NOTE: Do not add any extra liquid. The butter will create a nice sauce.
PRO TIP: Serve immediately. This is best when it’s hot and bubbly.
Why Are My Potatoes A Little Mushy?
Swamp potatoes are meant to be soft and saucy, not firm or crispy. It’s a totally normal texture fit this recipe.
Can I Use Smoked Sausage Instead Of Andouille?
Absolutely. Andouille is smokier and spicier, but any smoked sausage works.
Do I Have To Use Canned Green Beans?
Canned green beans are traditional for this recipe. Fresh green beans can be used but they’ll stay firmer and change the texture.
Can I Cook This On Low Instead Of High?
Yes, this can be cooked on low for 7-8 hours.
Storage
Let the swamp potatoes cool completely and place them into an air tight storage container. They will last in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Crockpot Swamp Potatoes Recipe
Equipment
- 6-8 QT Crockpot
Ingredients
- 1.5 Pounds Baby Yellow Potatoes, cleaned and cut into quarters
- 1 Small Onion, diced
- 2 Cloves Garlic, miced
- 13.5 Oz Andouille Sausage- sliced into ¼" pieces
- 2 (14.5) Oz Cans Fresh Cut Green Beans, drained
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 Oz Paket Lipton Onion Soup Mix
- 1 Stick Butter
Instructions
- Spray the inside of the crockpot generously with nonstick spray. Add the quartered baby potatoes and season them with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir until the potatoes are evenly coated in the seasoning. Add the diced onion, fresh garlic and sausage on top. Add the drained green beans and spreading them evenly.
- Sprinkle the onion soup mix over everything and place the stick of butter on top. Cover and cook on HIGH for 5 hours, until the potatoes are very tender. Gently stir before serving to coat everything in the buttery sauce and enjoy!
Other Easy Crockpot Recipes
If you like super easy to make crock pot recipes like this one, you have to try this Crockpot Beef & Noodles, Crockpot Cheesy Taco Potato and Crockpot Chicken And Noodles.
April says
Top tier family favorite!
I’m making it for the second time this month. I’ve been sending this to everyone. Easy to make, inexpensive, so flavorful. Thanks!
Katie says
Great flavor and perfect for a cold weekend. I added mushrooms to mine too
Anonymous says
Yum, looks easy enough, with ingredients usually on hand! Hope to try it!
Lynn says
Can I make stovetop? Crock pot died
Tammy says
I made this recipe as written except it only cooked for 3-3.5 hours in the crockpot and the green beans were already pretty mushy. I would make again without the stick of butter and replace with some chicken broth. It was too greasy for us. We don’t eat a lot of butter, but some people may like it that way. And I would use fresh or frozen green beans, or add the canned ones in a little later. Had good flavor though and would be a nice change of pace from what we normally have for dinner.
Brenda Hill says
I cannot wait to receive more Crockpot recipes!
Vicki S says
Any idea about calories?
Karen Simpson-Hunter says
Can you use frozen broccoli instead of green beans?
Bess Trahan says
Can you cook this in an Instapot? If so how long would you cook it for?
Mel says
One of our favorite go to crockpot meals!