Sausage & Pepper sandwiches are something I fondly remember from my growing up years. Italian sausage was a staple in my grandmother’s kitchen, where it was cooked in tomato sauce along with homemade meatballs and served with pasta. I also remember my grandmother pan frying sausage with peppers and onions for my father and serving them as a sandwich. That is still my favorite way to eat Italian sausage.
In this recipe, sweet and savory sausage & pepper sandwiches are served with a molten layer of provolone cheese. It is a simple and tasty sheet pan recipe that can feed a crowd. Sweet or spicy Italian sausage can be used. Sliced red peppers infuse the dish with subtly sweet flavors. The onions caramelize as they cook, adding additional sweet notes. Melting provolone cheese over top of the sandwiches introduces a creamy texture to the savory flavors of the sandwich.
For a smoky infusion, the sausages and veggies can be grilled on a sheet pan on a grill set to medium heat. Either way, these are a crowd pleasing favorite. And perfect for the upcoming Labor Day weekend holiday!
Sausage & Pepper Sandwiches
Sausage & Pepper Sandwiches (adapted from tasteofhome.com) Total Time Required: 50 minutes, Prep Time: 20 minutes, Bake Time: 30 minutes, Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients:
- 1 pound uncooked sweet Italian sausage, either bulk or links, roughly chopped
- 2 medium sweet red bell peppers, seeded and sliced
- 1 green pepper, seeded and sliced
- 1 large onion, halved and sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt & pepper
- 6 long sandwich rolls, split
- 6 slices provolone cheese, cut in half
- jalapeno slices for serving, if desired
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Place the sausage pieces on a 15x10x1-inch sheet pan, arranging the pepper and onion pieces around the sausage. Drizzle olive oil over sausage and vegetables and season with salt and pepper.
Spread the sausage, peppers, & onion on a baking sheet.
Bake, stirring the mixture after 15 minutes, until the sausage is no longer pink and the vegetables are tender, about 30 – 35 minutes.
Bake until the sausage is cooked and the veggies are tender.
During the last 5 minutes of baking, arrange the rolls cut side up in a second sheet pan. Add two cheese slice halves to one side of each bun. Bake until the rolls are golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Layer the provolone slices on the rolls & toast them in the oven.
Spoon some sausage and pepper mixture onto the roll bottoms and replace the tops. Serve the sandwiches with jalapeno slices, if desired.
Add the sausage, pepper, & onion mixture to each of the toasted rolls.
These sandwiches bring back wonderful memories of time spent with my grandparents! ~Linda
Sausage & Pepper Sandwiches (adapted from tasteofhome.com) Total Time Required: 50 minutes, Prep Time: 20 minutes, Bake Time: 30 minutes, Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients:
- 1 pound uncooked sweet Italian sausage, either bulk or links, roughly chopped
- 2 medium sweet red bell peppers, seeded and sliced
- 1 green pepper, seeded and sliced
- 1 large onion, halved and sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt & pepper
- 6 long sandwich rolls, split
- 6 slices provolone cheese, cut in half
- jalapeno slices for serving, if desired
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Place the sausage pieces on a 15x10x1-inch sheet pan, arranging the pepper and onion pieces around the sausage. Drizzle olive oil over sausage and vegetables and season with salt and pepper. Bake, stirring the mixture after 15 minutes, until the sausage is no longer pink and the vegetables are tender, about 30 – 35 minutes.
During the last 5 minutes of baking, arrange the rolls cut side up in a second sheet pan. Add two cheese slice halves to one side of each bun. Bake until the rolls are golden brown and the cheese is melted. Spoon some sausage and pepper mixture onto the roll bottoms and replace the tops. Serve the sandwiches with jalapeno slices, if desired.