I can't get enough of a mouth-watering Hot Italian Sausage Sandwich with peppers and onions. It's hands down my absolute favorite sandwich ever! Plus, it always brings back such great memories of the times I spent with my Dad when we showed horse at the local county fair. He always enjoyed a hot Italian sausage sandwich at the fair.
Recently, we had a blast at the Great Geauga County Fair, and one of the highlights for me was getting to enjoy an Italian sausage sandwich. The best part was it tasted exactly like it did when I was a teenager. It's funny how food can transport you back to happy moments and memories, isn't it?
How to Make a Hot Italian Sausage Sandwich
Amy and I love sharing this fun fair sandwich recipe. This sandwich holds a special memory for us as I always made Amy get one whenever we go to the fair. I have been making it at home since she was just a little girl.
To start, make sure that you have a good quality Italian sausage. We usually use Hot Italian sausage links, but Mild Italian Sausage would be just as good. Alternatively, you can use a bratwurst with onions and peppers, which is also one of our favorites.
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 and add a habanero. 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 love spice, so for me, it has to have some kick. The spice has that great zippy flavor in every bite. Don't worry, and if you're not into the heat. The sandwich is still perfect if you leave out the pepper flakes and use a mild sausage. 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 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 amazing when this is cooking.
This Hot Italian Sausage can be served on a bun or plain with just the sausage and peppers (no bun).
ENJOY!!!!!
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- Sausage and Cheese Stuffed Bread - Easy, fast, Stuffed Bread. Pumpkin Spice Sausage and Cheese are wrapped in bread and baked to a golden brown. Perfect for a family party or movie night.
Hot Italian Sausage with Peppers and Onions
A Few Things We Use
Ingredients
- 5 Italian Sausages
- 1 Large Green pepper
- 1 Large Red Pepper
- 1 Large Onion or 2 Medium Onions
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes or 1 Habanero More or less Red Pepper Flakes- depends on how spicy you want the peppers
- 1 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- In a saute pan, put 1 tablespoon of olive oil and heat it up.
- Heat a saute pan to medium and add the Italian sausage. Cook until all sides are browned, making sure the sausage is fully cooked before serving.
- While the Italian Sausage is cooking, prepare the vegetables by slicing the onions, green peppers, and red peppers.
- To ensure that the Italian sausage is fully cooked, use a meat thermometer to check its temperature.
- Once the Italian sausage has finished cooking, take it out of the skillet and set it aside.
- In the pan where the sausage is cooked, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and heat it up. Next, add the sliced onions, sliced peppers, and a pinch of salt. To make it spicy, you can add a habanero pepper or some crushed red pepper flakes.
- To prepare the dish, cook onions and peppers until they become soft, which usually takes around 5 to 8 minutes. Once done, add a cup of water and return the Italian Sausage to the pan, along with the peppers and onions.
- Simmer the sausage, onions, and peppers on low heat for 10 to 15 minutes until the vegetables are tender and cooked to your desired consistency.
- Serve
- Warm up a roll and place some the Italian sausage, onions, and peppers on it for a delicious meal. Enjoy!
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