Brown the Italian sausage in a large skillet and drain off the excess grease.
Place the sausage in a crock pot and top with the remaining ingredients except for the shredded cheese.
Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
Stir in the shredded cheese. Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted.
Serve with your favorite type of bread and enjoy!
