Description
Hearty sausage and peppers sandwich with cheese delivers classic Italian-American comfort with juicy sausage, caramelized peppers, and melted provolone nestled in a crusty roll. Passionate home cooks savor this simple yet irresistible meal that brings family together around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 Italian sausage links (about 1 pound)
- 6 hoagie rolls
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese
Vegetables:
- 2 bell peppers, cut into strips
- 1 yellow onion, cut into 1/2 inch slices
Seasonings and Oils:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon table salt
- Black pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F, preparing for the final melting stage of the sandwich.
- Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, creating a sizzling surface for vegetables.
- Introduce bell peppers and onions to the skillet, seasoning with salt and black pepper. Sauté until vegetables become tender and slightly caramelized, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Simultaneously, cook sausages in a separate pan over medium heat, rotating occasionally to ensure even browning and thorough cooking, which should take 10-12 minutes.
- Split hoagie rolls lengthwise, creating a perfect cradle for the sausages.
- Nestle cooked sausages inside the rolls, creating a hearty base for the sandwich.
- Layer the sautéed peppers and onions generously over the sausages, distributing the vegetables evenly.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese across the top, allowing it to cascade over the warm ingredients.
- Transfer the assembled sandwiches to a baking sheet, positioning them carefully.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven, baking for 5 minutes until the cheese melts into a golden, bubbling blanket.
- Optional: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant finishing touch.
- Serve immediately while hot and cheese is gloriously molten.
Notes
- Select high-quality Italian sausages for maximum flavor, choosing between sweet or spicy varieties depending on personal preference.
- Slice bell peppers and onions uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the sandwich.
- Remove excess grease from sausages by patting them with paper towels before assembling the sandwich to prevent soggy bread.
- Experiment with different cheese options like provolone or pepper jack for unique flavor variations that complement the sausage and peppers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 570 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg