Sausage and Peppers have incredible flavorful and are simple to make using a Crock Pot. Plus they’re versatile and can be served in many ways. A DELICIOUSLY EASY CROCK POT DINNER RECIPE I love this recipe for sausage and peppers. It is delicious all by itself or served in a lot of different ways. There’s something so delicious about these juicy bites of Italian Sweet Sausage mixed in a bed of tender onion and bell pepper slices! You can throw some in a sandwich or toss it with pasta. It is one of the recipes that is a go-to for me on weeknights when I am just stumped on what to make for dinner! FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ’S) How to serve Sausage and Peppers? There’s so many options with this Sausage and Peppers recipe and I love it. Two of my most popular ways to serve it is on hot dog buns‚ or slice them up and serve them on their own. They’re also really good on top of a bed of pasta‚ rice‚ or egg noodles. What do you eat with Sausage and Peppers? This dish is perfect just by itself‚ but if you want some side option ideas‚ here are a few to try: – Southern Fried Potatoes– Mac and Cheese– Grilled Vegetables– Pasta Salad Can I make these Crock Pot Sausage and Peppers in the oven instead? Yes. Prep the sausage‚ peppers and onions as you would for the crock pot version. Preheat the oven to 400F and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper. Lay out the sausage‚ bell peppers‚ and onions in a single layer on the pan. Drizzle with olive oil since we aren’t adding butter. Season according to the crock pot version‚ toss as needed. Bake for 25-35 minutes‚ or until the peppers are as tender. You may want to rotate the pan about halfway through. Serve how you prefer. Can I serve with more sauce? Yes‚ if you like Sausage and Peppers with lots of sauce‚ these can be served with more warmed up marinara sauce How to store leftovers? Leftovers should be store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days. Transfer to a freezer safe container and keep for up to 3 months in the freezer. INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE) Only one package of Italian Sausage is shown. HOW TO MAKE SAUSAGE AND PEPPERS Slice up all the green peppers‚ red peppers and onions. This takes the most time in the preparation. The rest is a breeze! Pop all of your sliced veggies into a wide (or oval) 4 to 6-quart slow cooker. Season veggies with Italian seasoning‚ garlic powder along with salt and pepper. Pour the marinara sauce over peppers and onion. Stir well. Cover and allow to cook on low for 2 hours (stirring occasionally). When peppers and onions are soft and cooked‚ it’s time to start grilling up those sausages! Sear sausage in 2 Tablespoons salted butter‚ then added to the slow cooker. (this step is optional if you don’t want to brown your sausage.) Cook 4 more hours on low‚ stirring every hour or so as the peppers cooked down. But be careful not to break up the sausages as they will become soft from cooking. If you want to eat the sausages sliced‚ just remove from the crock pot‚ slice them up then add back in. Serve it all up by itself or on hot dog buns! CRAVING MORE RECIPES? Easy Sausage Baked BeansSausage Spaghetti CupsCreamy Tuscan Sausage Tortellini SoupSausage‚ Egg and Cheese Biscuit CasseroleCrock Pot Creamy Sausage and PotatoesAir Fryer Sausage BallsPolish Casserole for TwoCrock Pot LasagnaCrock Pot Pork Loin Originally published: December 2017Updated photos &; republished: March 2024 (Note: original post was a sponsored post for Johnsonville Sizzling Sausage Grill which has been discontinued) Print Crock Pot Sausage &; Peppers These Crock Pot Sausage and Peppers are so tasty and incredibly flavorful and simple to make. Italian sausage‚ peppers‚ onions and seasoning. Course Main CourseCuisine American Prep Time 15 minutes minutesCook Time 6 hours hoursTotal Time 6 hours hours 15 minutes minutes Servings 10 servings Calories 427kcal Author Brandie @ The Country Cook Ingredients4 red peppers‚ sliced4 green peppers‚ sliced1 large onion‚ slicedsalt and pepper‚ to taste1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning½ Tablespoon garlic powder 1 ¼ cups marinara sauce2 Tablespoons salted butter2 (19 ounce) packages Johnsonville Italian Sweet Sausageshot dog buns (or cooked pasta)‚ to serve InstructionsSlice up all the green peppers‚ red peppers and onions. This takes the most time in the preparation. The rest is a breeze!Pop all of your sliced veggies into a wide (or oval) 4 to 6-quart slow cooker.Season veggies with Italian seasoning‚ garlic powder along with salt and pepper. Pour the marinara sauce over peppers and onion. Stir well. Cover and allow to cook on low for 2 hours (stirring occasionally). When peppers and onions are soft and cooked‚ it's time to start browning the sausages. Sear sausage in 2 Tablespoons salted butter‚ then added to the slow cooker. (this is optional) Cook 4 more hours on low‚ stirring every hour or so as the peppers cooked down. But be careful not to break up the sausages as they will become soft from cooking. If you want to eat the sausages sliced‚ just remove from the crock pot‚ slice them up then add back in.Serve it all up by itself or on hot dog buns! Notes Please refer to my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions. NutritionCalories: 427kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 37g | Sodium: 974mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g