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A colorful plate featuring golden-brown sausage links nestled amidst vibrant red and yellow bell peppers, garnished with fresh parsley, served on a rustic white plate with a backdrop of a slow cooker and fresh peppers.

Easy Slow Cooker Sausage and Peppers Recipe

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A simple and savory slow cooker sausage and peppers recipe that yields tender, flavorful sausages combined with sweet bell peppers, all cooked to perfection with minimal effort.

  • Total Time: 6-8 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound sausage links (your choice of type)
  • 3 bell peppers (red, yellow, green), sliced
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown sausage links on all sides. Transfer to the slow cooker.
  2. Add sliced peppers, onion, garlic, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker.
  3. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until flavors meld and sausages are cooked through.
  4. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving. Serve hot with crusty bread or over rice.

Notes

For added spice, include sliced jalapenos or red pepper flakes. Use chicken or vegetarian sausages for a healthier or meatless variation.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6-8 hours
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 350 kcal Kcal
  • Sugar: 8 g
  • Sodium: 720 mg
  • Fat: 25 g
  • Saturated Fat: 8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 12 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 22 g
  • Cholesterol: 75 mg