Slow Cooker Sweet Potatoes And Sausage Recipe

Ingredients

12

oz bulk pork sausage, thawed if frozen

2

large leeks, sliced (about 2 cups)

1

teaspoon dried thyme leaves

3

lb dark orange sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/4-inch slices (8 cups)

1

cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese

1/4

cup apple juice or chicken broth

Preparation

Spray 4- to 4 1/2-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In 10-inch skillet, cook sausage over medium-high heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in leeks and thyme.

In slow cooker, layer half the sweet potatoes, sausage mixture and cheese. Repeat with remaining sweet potatoes and sausage mixture. Pour apple juice over top; sprinkle with remaining cheese.

Cover; cook on High heat setting 2 1/2 to 3 hours or until sweet potatoes are tender.

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