Description
A flavorful Southern dish, Swamp Potatoes combine red potatoes, smoked sausage, and Cajun seasonings for a hearty and satisfying meal. This easy stovetop recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a cozy Sunday supper.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes:
- 2 lbs red potatoes (washed and cut into bite-sized chunks)
Sausage:
- 1/2 lb smoked sausage (sliced)
Vegetables:
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 1 green bell pepper (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
Seasonings:
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil or bacon grease
- 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp paprika
Additional:
- 1/4 cup chicken broth or water
- Chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Heat oil or bacon grease in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Cook sausage: Add sausage slices and cook until browned, about 5–6 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté vegetables: In the same pan, cook onion and bell pepper until softened, then add garlic and cook briefly.
- Add potatoes and seasonings: Stir in potatoes, Cajun seasoning, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Cook: Return sausage to the pan, pour in broth or water, cover, and cook for 20–25 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Finish: Remove the lid for the last 5 minutes to let excess liquid evaporate. Garnish with green onions and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra smoky flavor, consider adding liquid smoke or using andouille sausage.
- This dish pairs well with cornbread or rice as a main dish or side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
