SAUSAGE WITH JALAPENO POTATOES

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While we were in Texas, my husband and I came up with this dish for weekend cookouts. This one is for meat and potato lovers everywhere. -Rose Smith, Royalton, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 5h25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

3 pounds potatoes (about 6 medium), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
3 jalapeno peppers, sliced and seeded
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 tablespoons water
3 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 medium sweet red peppers, halved and cut into 1-inch strips
2 medium sweet yellow or orange peppers, halved and cut into 1-inch strips
1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 teaspoon olive oil
5 Italian sausage links (4 ounces each)
Chopped fresh basil, optional

Steps:

Place the first seven ingredients in a 6-qt. slow cooker; toss to combine. Top with sweet peppers and onion. , In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown sausages on all sides; place over vegetables. Cook, covered, on low until potatoes are tender, 5-6 hours., Remove sausages; cut diagonally into 2- to 3-in. pieces. Remove vegetables with a slotted spoon; serve with sausage. If desired, sprinkle with basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 518 calories, Fat 29g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 948mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 16g protein.