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Slow Cooker Cheesy Smoked Sausage Chowder
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Slow Cooker Cheesy Smoked Sausage Chowder
Total Time4 hrs 25 mins
Skill LevelIntermediate
Servings4
Total Time4 hrs 25 mins
Skill LevelIntermediate
Servings4

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Original Smoked Sausage Links
Key IngredientOriginal Smoked Sausage Links
AboutSavory smoked sausage, melty cheese and store-bought salsa combine for a new spin on chowder. With a few simple ingredients, you just may have your family’s new go-to on busy nights, perfect for the slow cooker.
Let's CookFollow the directions below, fire up the kitchen, and get cooking! For the love of meat.
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Ingredients

MEAT:

Key IngredientProduct ImageOriginal Smoked Sausage Links
 
14 oz. pkg Eckrich smoked sausage

VEGGIES:

 
1 whole white onion, chopped
 
1 whole green pepper chopped
 
1 whole red pepper chopped
 
green onions

CANNED:

 
15 oz. can pinto beans, drained

LIQUIDS:

 
16 oz. jar medium salsa
 
2 cup(s) chicken broth or stock

DAIRY:

 
1 lb. block soft, easy-melt cheese

PACKAGED:

 
tortilla chips
Original Smoked Sausage Links
Key IngredientOriginal Smoked Sausage Links
Directions
1In the morning, toss the following into slow cooker: chopped white onion, chopped red and green bell pepper, chicken broth or stock, jar medium salsa, block soft easy-melt cheese (cut into cubes), can pinto beans.
2Turn on slow cooker (4 hours on high, 7 hours on low).
3Before serving: Cut 14 oz. package of Eckrich smoked sausage (1/4 inch slices), top with green onions and/or crushed tortilla chips.
4No pinto beans? Swap in a can of black beans.
5Serve with a side salad and rock that dinner.
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