Homemade Italian Sausage Sandwiches

Name: Homemade Italian Sausage Sandwiches
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 6 Italian sausage links (4 ounces each); 1 bottle (14.9 ounces) dark beer or nonalcoholic beer; 2 cups julienned green peppers; 1 cup sliced onion; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1/2 cup chopped fresh tomato; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 6 brat buns, split; 6 slices provolone cheese, halved

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Perfect for the summer grilling season, this flavorful and hearty Italian sausage sandwich will be a picnic favorite for sure! —Mariela Petroski, Helena, Montana

Ingredients

6 Italian sausage links (4 ounces each)
1 bottle (14.9 ounces) dark beer or nonalcoholic beer
2 cups julienned green peppers
1 cup sliced onion
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 cup chopped fresh tomato
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
6 brat buns, split
6 slices provolone cheese, halved

Directions

Place sausages in a large saucepan; add beer. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until meat is no longer pink.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute green peppers and onion in oil until tender. Add garlic, cook 1 minute longer. Add the tomato, salt and pepper; heat through.
Drain and discard beer. Grill sausages, covered, over direct medium heat for 4-5 minutes or until browned, turning occasionally. Serve on buns with green pepper mixture and cheese.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 555 calories, 32g fat (12g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 1469mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 28g protein.

Perfect for the summer grilling season, this flavorful and hearty Italian sausage sandwich will be a picnic favorite for sure! —Mariela Petroski, Helena, Montana

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