Slow Cooker Cajun Butter Potato Packets

 Ingredients

• 1.5–3 lbs potatoes (baby potatoes or Yukon gold), cut into chunks
• 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced
• 1 lb green beans, trimmed (fresh or frozen)
• 1 small onion, diced
• ½ cup (1 stick) butter
• 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
• 1 packet onion soup mix (optional but adds flavor)
• 1–2 tbsp olive oil
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• Salt & black pepper to taste

 Instructions

1. Prep everything
   • Wash and cut potatoes into bite-size pieces
   • Slice sausage and chop onion
2. Layer in slow cooker
   • Add potatoes, onion, green beans, and sausage
3. Season
   • Drizzle olive oil
   • Sprinkle Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and onion soup mix
   • Toss everything to coat well
4. Add butter
   • Place the stick of butter on top
5. Cook
   • LOW: 6–7 hours
   • HIGH: 4–5 hours
   • Cook until potatoes are tender
6. Serve
   • Stir everything together before serving
   • Serve hot as a main dish or side

 Tips

• Add shrimp at the end for a seafood twist
• Use foil packets inside the slow cooker for a “packet-style” version
• Adjust Cajun seasoning depending on how spicy you like it

 Why this recipe is popular

• Very easy “dump and cook” meal
• Rich buttery Cajun flavor
• One-pot comfort food with minimal prep