Slow cooker 5-ingredient Amish sausage gravy noodles are the kind of cozy dinner that earns a permanent spot in the weeknight rotation. This recipe brings together browned sausage, creamy gravy, and tender egg noodles for a hearty, old-fashioned meal that feels especially fitting on busy days when you want the slow cooker to do most of the work. It has that simple, comforting style often associated with Amish home cooking, where a handful of practical ingredients turn into something extra satisfying.
This dish is rich and filling, so I like serving it with something fresh and crisp to balance it out, like a simple green salad, steamed green beans, or roasted broccoli. Warm dinner rolls or buttered toast are great for scooping up the extra gravy, and if you want to round it out for company, a side of applesauce or glazed carrots fits the cozy, homestyle feel really well.
Slow Cooker 5-Ingredient Amish Sausage Gravy Noodles
Servings: 6
Ingredients
1 pound ground breakfast sausage
1 packet country gravy mix
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
12 ounces frozen egg noodles
1 cup heavy cream
Directions
1. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned and crumbled, then drain off any excess grease.
2. Transfer the cooked sausage to the slow cooker. Whisk the gravy mix into the chicken broth until smooth, then pour it over the sausage.
3. Cover and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours so the flavors blend together.
4. Stir in the frozen egg noodles, cover again, and cook on high for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the noodles are tender.
5. Stir in the heavy cream, let everything warm through for 5 to 10 minutes, then serve hot.
Variations & Tips
Add a little seasoning: If your sausage is mild, a pinch of black pepper, garlic powder, or dried thyme can give the gravy a little more depth without changing the simple character of the dish.
Make it a fuller meal: Stir in cooked peas or steamed broccoli right before serving if you want to stretch the dish and add a vegetable without dirtying another pan.
Use refrigerated noodles if needed: If you cannot find frozen egg noodles, refrigerated egg noodles can work too, but check them earlier since they usually cook faster and can get too soft if left too long.
Prevent over-thickening: This dish continues to thicken as it sits, so keep a little extra broth on hand to stir in before serving or when reheating leftovers the next day.
Meal prep tip: Brown the sausage the night before and store it in the fridge so in the morning you can quickly add everything to the slow cooker before heading out the door.