Hot Italian Sausage Sandwich with peppers and onions is one of my favorite sandwiches of all time!!!! Mainly because it’s so darn good and it does bring back the best childhood memories of times with my Dad. We recently went to the Great Geauga County Fair and one of the many food items we got was a Hot Italian Sausage Sandwich. It was funny, the sandwich, in my mind, tasted the same as when I was a teenager. Food is such a great way to bring back all those happy memories.
How to make a Hot Italian Sausage Sandwich
Amy and I decided we had to share how to make this fun fair sandwich. Yes, this is a great memory for both of us since I always made Amy get one of these sandwiches whenever we went to the fair. Also, I’ve been making it at home since she was a little girl.
First thing, make sure to get a good Italian sausage. We usually buy Hot Italian sausage links but Mild Italian Sausage will also work. Another one of our favorites is a bratwurst with onions and peppers.
Cooking the Sausage
Heat a Tablespoon of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. After about 30 seconds add the Italian sausage links to the pan. Brown the sausage on all sides, this takes about 5 to 10 minutes.
While the Italian Sausage is cooking slice the onion, red and green bell peppers.
If you want it really spicy chop a habanero like we did or add a few flakes of crushed red peppers. This is the best part of this Hot Italian Sausage Sandwich you can make it really spicy, a little spicy, or no spice at all. Now, I personally believe it has to have some kick just to make it that great tingle flavor in every bite. Don’t worry, if you’re not into the heat, the sandwich is still really good if it’s mild. Just do whatever makes you happy!!!
Now, once the Hot Italian Sausage is done. Remove it from the pan and set aside while the onions and peppers start to cook. I like to take the temperature of the sausage just to make sure it’s done all the way in the middle. Just take a thermometer in one end of the sausage and check the temp.
After removing the sausage add a Tablespoon of oil to the pan. Then add the sliced onions and peppers. Toss them around to mix and cook for 5 minutes or so until they start to soften.
Once the peppers start to cook add the sausage back in and add a cup of water. Cook over medium heat for 20 minutes or so until the peppers and onions have the consistency you want. The onions and peppers should be soft and really flavorful. BTW – When making this Hot Italian Sausage Sandwich the house smells really good when this is cooking.
This Hot Italian Sausage can be served on a bun or plain with just the sausage and peppers (no bun).
Hot Italian Sausage with Peppers and Onions
Italian Sausage with Peppers and Onions is the perfect combination of spicy, sweet, and savory. Enjoy on a bun for some classic comfort food deliciousness.
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Course: Dinner, Lunch Cuisine: American Keyword: Italian Sausage, Pepeprs, Sandwich
Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 5 Servings
Calories: 465kcal
Author: Belly Laugh Living
A Few Things We Use Saute Pan
Ingredients5 Italian Sausages1 Large Green pepper1 Large Red Pepper1 Large Onion or 2 Medium Onions2 Tablespoons Olive Oil1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes or 1 Habanero More or less Red Pepper Flakes- depends on how spicy you want the peppers1 teaspoon Salt
InstructionsPlace 1 Tablespoon olive oil in saute pan. Heat Add the Italian Sausage to the saute pan. Cook over medium heat and brown all sides of the sausage. Cook sausage until done all the way through. While the Italian Sausage is cooking, prepare the veggies.Slice Onions, Green and Red Peppers Check the temperature of the Italian Sausage with a meat thermometer to ensure doneness. When the Italian Sausage is done remove it from the pan and set aside. Add 1 Tablespoon of olive oil to the pan the sausage cooked in and heat. Add the sliced onions, sliced peppers and salt. If you want it spicy add the habanero pepper or crushed red pepper flakes. Cook onions and peppers until they start changing to get soft (About 5 to 8 minutes). Add 1 Cup of water and then place the Italian Sausage back in the pan with the peppers and onions. Simmer the sausage, onions, and peppers for 10 to 15 minutes until the peppers and onions are soft and done to the constancy you want. Serve Place the Italian Sausage, onions and peppers on a warm roll and Enjoy
NutritionCalories: 465kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 1288mg | Potassium: 457mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1158IU | Vitamin C: 74mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2mg
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