Sausage and Pepper Sandwiches

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There aren’t many things more satisfying – in my opinion – than a sausage and pepper sandwich. They’re the perfect balance of spicy, savory and sweet. And, this recipe has literally the best ratio of sauce to roll. That means the insides of the crusty bread get all gooey and soak up the flavor, and you’ll be left with just the right amount of mess on your plate – or your shirt if you’re like me.

Three hot dog style buns, with sausage topped with sauted red peppers and onions, on a white plate garnished with green parsley

Why I love these sausage and pepper sandwiches

I’ve been making this particular recipe for years now, and even though I’ve tried a few others, I still come back to this one. I’m not sure what it is, but I love it. Unfortunately we have a hard time finding good crusty rolls where I live, but I’ve found that substituting a French baguette works perfectly in a pinch. Or, you could toast up some submarine buns like I did this time. Either way, you don’t want them to be soft.

White plates with a sausage and pepper sandwiches with a bowl of plain potato chips off to the side.

Here’s what you’ll need to make them

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Large, non-stick skillet

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serrated knife

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paring knife

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You can easily customize this recipe to work for your tolerance of spice as well. You can use spicy Italian sausages or sweet ones. You could add extra crushed red pepper flakes if you’re looking for more heat, or if you’d rather leave them out, that’s okay, too. Make the recipe yours. Use all green bell peppers or all red – or maybe even go crazy with some orange ones. Melt some Italian cheese one the top, like Marc does, or sprinkle them with a little parmesan. You can totally rock out this sandwich.

If you end up with leftovers – which I doubt you will – serve them over some pasta instead of having bread for a change of pace.

How long do you need to cook Italian sausage?

You will want to cook for about 3-5 minutes per side. The internal temperature should be at 160 degrees Fahrenheit. You will be returning them to the pan to

What bread goes well with sausage and peppers?

I prefer to serve these sandwiches on a hard crusty hoagie style roll, though a baguette will work well. You will want something that is long like the sausage. I think it is nice to have a firmer bread to help contain the saucy peppers and onions, plus it gives the dish lots of added texture!

3 sausage, red pepper, and onion sandwiches on a plate with some parsley garnishing the plate.

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