Ingredients & Substitutions
Here I explain the best ingredients for my Crock Pot sausage and peppers recipe, what each one does, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card.
How To Make Sausage And Peppers In The Crock Pot
I have step-by-step photos here to help you visualize the recipe. For full instructions with amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card.
Don’t fully cook the sausages during the browning step. They finish cooking in the slow cooker. Can you skip the browning step? Yes, you can. But I highly recommend doing it because it makes the sausages taste better and only takes a couple of minutes. Don’t slice the peppers and onions too thin. They will turn out mushy if you do. I aim for a bit wider than 1/4 inch. Prefer your veggies more crisp tender? Add them to the Crock Pot in the last hour of cooking instead of in the beginning. Drizzle the sauce over your slow cooked sausage and peppers. It’s very liquid, but adds extra flavor and moisture. So good! Prefer to use your oven? After browning the sausage, just layer everything in a baking dish and bake at 400 degrees F for 20-30 minutes, until the peppers are soft. Want to make it cheesy? Sprinkle shredded cheese (I recommend mozzarella) over the sausage and peppers in the slow cooker at the end. Cover with the lid to let it melt.
If you want something more hearty, sausage and peppers taste amazing over a bowl of rice, cauliflower rice, or roasted potatoes. You can also make sandwiches with them — just stuff the sausage into a roll that fits your lifestyle, and add the peppers and onions. Please enter your first name for your account. Your saved recipe will also be sent to your email.
Tips: Check out my recipe tips above if you don’t want to brown the sausages, how to get the right texture in your vegetables, and variations for using your oven or making it cheesy. Store: Refrigerate in an airtight container for 3-4 days. Reheat: Warm in the microwave, in a skillet, or back in the slow cooker. Freeze: Up to 3 months in the freezer. Thaw before reheating.
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