Poor Man Patriot Bites – Slow Cooker

These Poor Man Patriot Bites – Slow Cooker are a super easy snack or meal made with frozen sausage patties, cheesy dip, and a few simple spices. They cook low and slow until warm, cheesy, and full of flavor. Perfect for game days, parties, or busy weeknights when you need something quick and tasty.

These slow cooker poor man patriot bites are the kind of simple, filling food that saves dinner when your fridge is almost empty but you still want something warm and yummy on the table. Using frozen beef sausage patties, jarred cheese dip, and a few pantry spices, this recipe comes together with hardly any work at all. It cooks into a rich, tasty bite that everyone will love, making it perfect for game days, holiday get-togethers, or any busy night when easy comfort food is just what you need.

Serve these tasty bites with toothpicks as a fun appetizer, or spoon them onto small buns, toasted rolls, or a pile of crispy hash browns to make it a bigger meal. They also go great with a veggie tray, dill pickles, kettle chips, baked beans, or a fresh green salad to balance out the rich, cheesy sausage flavor.

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 bag frozen raw beef sausage patties (about 24 ounces)
• 1 jar cheese dip (15 ounces)
• 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained (10 ounces)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

Poor Man Patriot Bites: Directions

1. If you want easier cleanup, spray the inside of the slow cooker lightly with nonstick spray. Try to pull apart the frozen sausage patties so they aren’t stuck together, then lay them in a flat, even layer inside the slow cooker.
2. Spoon the jarred cheese dip evenly over the top of the sausage patties. Then add the drained diced tomatoes with green chilies, along with the garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
3. Put the lid on the slow cooker. Cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours, or on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours, until the sausage is completely cooked and the whole mixture is hot and bubbly.
4. Using a spoon or spatula, break the sausage patties apart into small bite-size pieces right in the slow cooker. Stir everything together well so the cheese and spices coat all the meat evenly.
5. Serve the bites warm right from the slow cooker with toothpicks as a snack, or spoon them onto small buns or toast for a heartier meal.