Sausage Pepper and Onions

Italian Sausage Pepper and Onions are one of the quintessential Italian-American classics. Italian sausages are grilled, broiled, or fried, then topped with fried onions and bell peppers.

The flavor and smell of Italian Sausage, Pepper, and Onions are precisely what it means to be an Italian-American here in the USA. It’s one of the dishes of immigrants from Southern Italy who made their home here in the US.

 

One of the things most people love about these delicious Italian sausage and pepper sandwiches is how flavorful and aromatic the ingredient combination is. I decided to use red, green, and yellow peppers today because each pepper has its unique flavor and seems to add to the taste of this delicious sandwich.

 

Frequently Asked Questions about Sausage Pepper and Onions Sandwiches:

1. What brand do you use to make your sandwiches? I love to get my Italian sausage from the deli when I can. However, Johnsonville works in a pinch. 
2. What is the best bread to use for these sandwiches? Use a bakery hard roll or Hoagie roll. Hot dog buns just don’t cut in when making these.
3. Which is the preferred way to cook the sausage peppers and onions? I love doing them on the grill. However, using a cast-iron skillet works perfectly too.

 

Equipment Needed:

1. Large Preseasoned Cast-Iron skillet or sizeable non-stick skillet – to cook sausage, peppers, and onions.
2. Clean cutting board– To slice peppers and onions.
3. Chef’s knife– To slice peppers and onions.

 

 

You can either grill, bake, or pan-fry your Italian Sausages. I usually like to do mine in the summer on a charcoal grill. However, I made them in a cast iron skillet this time and used the same skillet to do the peppers and onions. The cleanup was super easy.

 

 

 

This Sausage Pepper and Onions recipe is easy to customize to your tastes.

1. If you like hot Italian sausage, use it! If not, you can use mild or sweet Italian sausage.
2. Use a variety of bell peppers, or even add hot peppers to spice your sandwich up.
3. Add cheeses such as non-smoked provolone, grated parmesan, or mozzarella cheese if you’re a cheese lover.
4. If you enjoy sauce on your sandwich, definitely add it. You can use homemade sauce or a quality organic brand.

 

 

 

 

 

The ingredients needed to complete this recipe are easily located at any grocery store or Farmer’s Market. You may even have them on hand. I usually find the hoagie rolls in my store’s bakery department. You can also use hard rolls or begets to place the sausage, pepper, and onions. I do not recommend hot buns.

 

 

Ingredients Needed to Make Sausage Pepper and Onions Recipe

*See the printable recipe card below for exact measurements and instructions*

• Six Italian Sausages
• One large yellow onion
• One Green Bell Pepper
• One Red Bell Pepper
• One Yellow Bell Pepper Optional
• Kosher salt
• Freshly Ground Black Pepper
• Olive oil
• Six Hoagie Rolls
• Red Sauce Optional

 

 

Tips for The Sausage Pepper and Onions Recipe

*See the printable recipe card below for exact measurements and instructions*

1. Be sure to thaw the Sausage out if frozen.
2. Gather all equipment and ingredients needed to make the recipe before starting.
3. Do all prep work before beginning to cook sausages.
4. Preheat the Cast-Iron Skillet to medium heat before adding the olive oil.
5. Brown the sausage on all sides before reducing the heat to a lower setting and adding peppers and onions.
6. Season your peppers and onions with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper.
7. Ensure your sausage’s internal temperature is 160 Degrees before consuming it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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