Best 10 Families Favorite Hot Sausage Sandwiches Recipes

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Indulge in a taste sensation with our hot sausage sandwich recipes, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Embark on a culinary journey with our classic hot sausage sandwich, a harmonious blend of spicy sausage, sweet peppers, and caramelized onions, all nestled in a soft, toasted bun. For those seeking a more adventurous twist, our Italian hot sausage sandwich awaits, featuring savory sausage, roasted red peppers, and a tangy homemade giardiniera. If you prefer a milder option, our sweet & smoky hot sausage sandwich is the perfect choice, with its sweet and smoky sausage, grilled pineapple, and a hint of chipotle mayo. And for those who love a hearty and flavorful meal, our ultimate hot sausage sandwich is a must-try, loaded with sausage, bacon, and melted cheese, all topped with a fried egg for an extra layer of richness. So, prepare to embark on a lip-smacking adventure with our diverse selection of hot sausage sandwich recipes, each offering a unique and unforgettable experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BEST ITALIAN SAUSAGE SANDWICHES



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Need a different type of sandwich? This rich tomato sauce simmers all afternoon in the slow cooker, getting ready to top freshly grilled Italian sausages. It's an amazing combination with lots of crowd appeal! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 4h10m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 jars (24 ounces each) pasta sauce
2 medium green peppers, cut into strips
2 medium onions, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
2 packages (20 ounces each) Italian turkey sausage links
10 hoagie buns, split

Steps:

  • In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 5 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low until vegetables are tender, about 4 hours., Grill sausages according to package directions. Serve on buns with sauce. Freeze option: Freeze cooled sauce in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 454 calories, Fat 15g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 1716mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

MELT-IN-YOUR-MOUTH SAUSAGES



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My family loves this recipe. It's such a good all-around dish, either for sandwiches like these or served with hot cooked spaghetti.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 4h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 Italian sausage links (2 pounds)
1 jar (26 ounces) meatless spaghetti sauce
1/2 cup water
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 large green pepper, thinly sliced
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
8 brat buns, split
Additional Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • Place sausages in a large skillet; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°; drain well. , Meanwhile, in a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the spaghetti sauce, water, tomato paste, green pepper, onion, cheese and parsley. Add sausages. Cover and cook on low 4-5 hours or until vegetables are tender. Serve in buns. Sprinkle with additional cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 557 calories, Fat 29g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 1510mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

MAXWELL STREET POLISH SAUSAGE SANDWICHES



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Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 links Polish kielbasa (about 1 1/2 pounds), patted dry with a paper towel
1 large onion, thinly sliced
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
4 poppy seed hot dog buns
Yellow mustard, for topping
8 to 12 pickled sport peppers or other pickled peppers

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F. Heat the vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat. Add the kielbasa and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Set in a baking dish and place in the oven to keep warm.
  • To the same skillet, add the onion and stir to combine with the oil remaining in the pan. Season with salt and pepper and cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes. Once the onion is golden and soft, set aside.
  • To build the sandwich: Place a sausage on a bun, slather with good yellow mustard and top with an ample amount of caramelized onion and 2 or 3 pickled peppers. Wrap the sandwich in deli paper, parchment paper or foil. Let sit for 5 minutes to get all good and steamed up.

SAUSAGE, PEPPER AND ONION HOAGIES



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 pound sweet Italian sausage
3/4 pound hot Italian sausage
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan
2 large cloves garlic, crushed
1 large onion, thinly sliced
2 cubanelle peppers (light green mild Italian peppers), seeded and thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
Salt and pepper
2 or 3 jarred hot cherry peppers, banana peppers or pepperoncini, finely chopped
3 tablespoons hot pepper juice, from the jar
4 crusty, semolina submarine sandwich rolls, 8 inches, sesame seeded or plain
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons butter
1 large clove garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning, 1/2 a handful or 1/2 teaspoons each oregano, thyme, parsley

Steps:

  • Place the sausages in a large nonstick skillet. Pierce the casings with a fork. Add 1-inch water to the pan. Bring liquid to a boil. Cover sausages, reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.
  • Heat a second skillet over medium high heat. Add oil, 2 turns of the pan. Add garlic, onion, cubanelle and red peppers. Season vegetables with salt and pepper.
  • Drain sausages and return pan to stove, raising heat back to medium high. Add a drizzle of oil to the skillet, brown and crisp the casings. Remove sausages, slice into 2 inch pieces on an angle and set pieces back into the pan to sear.
  • Split and toast the bread under broiler. Melt oil, butter together in small pan over medium heat. Add garlic and let it sizzle 1 or 2 minutes. Brush rolls with garlic butter and sprinkle with a little dried Italian seasoning blend.
  • Combine the cooked peppers and onions to the sausages. Add hot peppers and hot pepper juice to the skillet. Toss and turn the sausage, peppers and onions, picking up all the drippings from the pan. Pile the meat and peppers into the garlic sub rolls and serve.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE SANDWICHES



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When my wife and I have friends over, we love to serve these sandwiches. This is a convenient recipe, since it can be prepared the day before and reheated. -Mike Yaeger, Brookings, South Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

20 Italian sausages
4 large green peppers, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 can (12 ounces) tomato paste
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 cup water
1 tablespoon sugar
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
20 sandwich buns
Shredded mozzarella cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a large Dutch oven, brown sausages a few at a time; discard all but 2 tablespoons drippings. Saute peppers and onion in drippings until crisp-tender; drain. , In the same pan, combine the tomato paste, tomato sauce, water, sugar, garlic, basil, oregano and salt. Add the sausages; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until heated through. Serve on buns. Top with cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430 calories, Fat 19g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 1107mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

FESTIVAL-STYLE GRILLED ITALIAN SAUSAGE SANDWICHES



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These delicious grilled sausage sandwiches are my attempt to duplicate the ones I ate when I was growing up and attended Italian street festivals in the North End of Boston. They come together really quickly, and make a great summer lunch. Choose hot or mild sausages as you prefer.

Provided by carina

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 (4 ounce) links hot Italian sausage
1 red bell pepper, halved and seeded
1 small onion, peeled and cut in half crosswise
2 teaspoons olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 (6 inch) sandwich rolls, split and toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat. Lightly oil grate, and set 4 inches from the heat.
  • Pierce the sausages in a few places with a fork, and set aside. Slice off the bottoms of the onion halves so they will sit flat on the grill. Brush the bell pepper and onion halves with 2 teaspoons of olive oil.
  • Place the sausages, onions, and peppers on the preheated grill. Cook and turn the sausages until well browned and juices run clear. Cook vegetables until tender and peppers are slightly charred. Remove vegetables and sausages from the grill.
  • Place the peppers in a paper bag, close, and cool slightly. Remove and discard the charred skin from the peppers; slice peppers into strips. Slice the onion halves. Place salt and pepper to taste, and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a bowl. Add the peppers and onions, and toss until evenly coated. To serve, place sausages in sandwich rolls, and top with the pepper and onion mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 631 calories, Carbohydrate 56.2 g, Cholesterol 60.6 mg, Fat 33.7 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 1258.1 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

SAUSAGE, PEPPER, AND ONION SANDWICHES



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One of my favorite fair foods that I always looked forward to, until I learned how to make them myself. Serve on Italian hoagie rolls.

Provided by wannabe chefette

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 6h30m

Yield 25

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 pounds Italian sausage links
2 (28 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (29 ounce) can tomato sauce
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon onion powder
4 large green bell peppers, thickly sliced
3 large onions, thickly sliced
25 (6 inch) Italian-style hoagie buns

Steps:

  • Cut the sausages apart into individual links if necessary, place the sausage links into a large skillet over medium heat, and brown them on all sides. Set the sausages aside, reserving the pan drippings.
  • Pour the whole tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, and tomato sauce into a large saucepan with a lid; stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, sugar, and onion powder. Bring the mixture to a boil; add the cooked sausages, pan drippings, green peppers, and onions. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the vegetables are very tender and the sauce has thickened, about 6 hours. Serve on Italian hoagie buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 478.9 calories, Carbohydrate 50.9 g, Cholesterol 36.4 mg, Fat 21.5 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 20.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 1491.3 mg, Sugar 8.1 g

QUICK ITALIAN SAUSAGE SANDWICHES



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For a casual but hearty meal, try these saucy subs created by our Test Kitchen. Full of traditional Italian flavor, these sandwiches are a snap to make.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 Italian sausage links (4 ounces each)
1/4 cup water
1 small green pepper, cut into strips
1 small onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup spaghetti sauce
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
2 brat buns, split and toasted
2 tablespoons shredded Italian cheese blend

Steps:

  • Place sausages and water in a large skillet; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Uncover; cook 5-10 minutes longer or until meat is no longer pink; drain. Remove sausages and keep warm., In the same skillet, saute pepper and onion in oil until tender. Return sausages to pan. Stir in spaghetti sauce and basil; heat through. Serve sausages on buns with sauce and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 552 calories, Fat 28g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 1532mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

HOT SAUSAGE SANDWICHES



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This is my Mother's recipe and it's served in many small restaurants in Pennsylvania. It's excellent!

Provided by RiteLucky

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h10m

Yield 5 sandwiches, 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 links italian hot sausage
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup red wine
1 onion, sliced thin
2 green peppers, cut in strips
6 ounces tomato paste
5 hoagie rolls

Steps:

  • Brown the sausage in large skillet. Add water, red wine, onion slices and green pepper strips. Cover with lid and cook about 45 minutes or until done. Add tomato paste and cook until hot. Serve on rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 537.4, Fat 29.2, SaturatedFat 9.2, Cholesterol 72, Sodium 1220.9, Carbohydrate 41.4, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 7.4, Protein 22.9

FANNIE FARKLE'S HOT ITALIAN SAUSAGE SANDWICHES



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Funny how a certain scent can just send you reeling. Remember the smell of sausage cooking at a fair? I remember this scent walking in Gatlinberg, TN during vacations. There is a little place called Fannie Farkles who always has it on the grill...enticing me. And now I've stolen their name...will probably be in copyright prison by the time you read this.

Provided by Jaymee

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 2-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 links hot Italian sausage
2 large onions, cut into eights
2 green bell peppers, cut into large strips
1 jar smooth spaghetti sauce, heated
2 -5 hoagie rolls
vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Heat gas grill to medium or charcoal until coals are"ready".
  • Meanwhile, cut up onions and peppers.
  • Place sausages on grill.
  • Total cooking time will be about 20-25 minutes, turning freqently.
  • During last 10-15 minutes, place grill basket containing veggie strips on the grill, cooking until crisp tender.
  • When everything is almost done, brush hoagie rolls lightly with oil.
  • Lay face down on grill and grill until lightly browned.
  • To assemble, place one sausage in hoagie roll.
  • Add peppers and onions to your liking.
  • Drizzle lightly with spaghetti sauce.
  • Serve extra sauce on the side for dipping.
  • This recipe will serve 2-5 people depending on how many guests and how hungry you are.
  • I usually make this just for the hubby and I so I have extra for my"Hot Italian Soup"-- recipe to follow.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1278.4, Fat 69.4, SaturatedFat 21.6, Cholesterol 118.3, Sodium 4842.9, Carbohydrate 106.9, Fiber 7.3, Sugar 49.4, Protein 55.9

Tips:

  • Choose the right sausage: Look for a hot sausage that is fully cooked and has a good snap to it. Avoid sausages that are too greasy or have a lot of fillers.
  • Slice the sausage thinly: This will help it cook evenly and prevent it from drying out.
  • Use a good quality bun: A sturdy bun will hold up to the juicy sausage and toppings. Look for a bun that is slightly toasted and has a soft, chewy texture.
  • Add your favorite toppings: Classic toppings for hot sausage sandwiches include sauerkraut, mustard, and onions. You can also add other toppings such as chili, cheese, or pickles.
  • Cook the sandwiches until the sausage is heated through: This will ensure that the sausage is safe to eat and that the flavors have a chance to meld together.

Conclusion:

Hot sausage sandwiches are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a sandwich that is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give hot sausage sandwiches a try. You won't be disappointed!

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