One-Pot Cajun Butter Brats with Corn and Potatoes Tips, FAQ & printable recipe

Tips for success

For a deeper flavor, let the seasoned bratwurst, potatoes, and corn sit for 15 minutes before turning on the slow cooker. This allows the dry spices to hydrate slightly in the butter, ensuring that the flavor is distributed more evenly across the surface of the ingredients. If you prefer a smokier flavor, a small dash of liquid smoke can be added to the butter before pouring.

If you find the sauce is too thin at the end of the cooking process, you can remove the sausages and vegetables and whisk in a small amount of cornstarch slurry to the remaining liquid in the slow cooker.

Turn the setting to high for a few minutes until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency. Be careful when handling the hot liquids and always use oven mitts when moving the insert.

Variations

• Spicy Cajun Heat: Add a tablespoon of hot sauce or a teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the butter before pouring it over the ingredients for a significantly spicier kick.
• Vegetable Medley: Incorporate sliced bell peppers and onions into the slow cooker along with the potatoes for added texture and a sweeter, aromatic flavor profile to the final dish.

Storage and make-ahead

Fridge

Keep in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.

Freezer

Freeze in a sealed container for up to 1 month; thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

Reheat

Reheat in a microwave-safe dish until steaming hot or in a skillet over low heat with a splash of water until warmed through.

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness. Ensure the food has cooled to room temperature, but do not leave it out for more than two hours to ensure food safety.

If you have a large amount of leftovers, divide them into smaller containers so they cool down more quickly in the refrigerator, preventing the center from staying warm for too long.

While this dish is best served fresh, you can prep the ingredients the night before. Keep the cut potatoes in a bowl of cold water in the refrigerator to prevent browning, and keep the sausages and corn in separate containers. When ready to cook, simply drain the potatoes, pat them dry, and assemble everything in the slow cooker as directed in the recipe steps.

Serving ideas

Serve the bratwurst, corn, and potatoes immediately while they are hot and the butter sauce is still silky. Because this is a hearty, one-pot meal, it pairs beautifully with a side of crusty bread to soak up the remaining Cajun butter sauce from the bottom of the plate.

A simple green salad with a bright vinaigrette can also provide a refreshing contrast to the richness of the dish.

When plating, ensure each serving includes a portion of the potatoes and corn along with the sausage. You can drizzle a bit of the extra sauce from the slow cooker over the vegetables to enhance their flavor.

If preferred, garnish the plates with fresh chopped parsley to add a pop of color and a touch of freshness that cuts through the savory, buttery notes of the Cajun seasoning.

Frequently asked questions

Recipe card

One-Pot Cajun Butter Brats with Corn and Potatoes

Prep 10 minCook 4 hRest 5 minTotal 4 h 15 minServes 5

Ingredients

• 5 links raw bratwurst sausage
• 2 ears corn on the cob, halved
• 3 cups red potatoes, halved
• 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

1. Place the raw bratwurst links into the bottom of the slow cooker insert. Arrange the corn on the cob halves and the halved red potatoes around and between the sausages to ensure even cooking.
2. Evenly sprinkle the Cajun seasoning over the sausages, corn, and potatoes. Pour the melted butter over the entire mixture, ensuring it coats the ingredients as much as possible for maximum flavor.
3. Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 4 hours. Once done, ensure the sausages reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C). Let the sausages rest for at least 3 minutes before serving alongside the tender corn and potatoes.

Contains: milk, gluten

Estimated nutrition per serving

Calories

520

Protein

22 g

Carbohydrates

35 g

Fat

32 g

Fiber

4 g

Sugar

2 g

Sodium

950 mg

Automatic estimate from the ingredient list, not laboratory-verified.