Italian-American Sausage Patty Melts Recipe

Name: Italian-American Sausage Patty Melts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 italian sweet sausage patties (1/2 lb.) or 2 italian hot sausage patties (1/2 lb.); 1/2 bell pepper, thinly sliced (or 1 cubanelle pepper, halved, seeded, and thinly sliced); 1/2 small onion, thinly sliced; salt; fresh ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon butter; 4 slices Italian bread (thin slices); 4 slices provolone cheese (deli-sliced); 1 1 cup pizza sauce or 1 cup tomato sauce

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 italian sweet sausage patties (1/2 lb.) or 2 italian hot sausage patties (1/2 lb.)
1/2 bell pepper, thinly sliced (or 1 cubanelle pepper, halved, seeded, and thinly sliced)
1/2 small onion, thinly sliced
salt
fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon butter
4 slices Italian bread (thin slices)
4 slices provolone cheese (deli-sliced)
1 1 cup pizza sauce or 1 cup tomato sauce

1
Heat a medium nonstick skillet over med-high heat.
2
Add in 1 tablespoon olive oil and the sausage patties.
3
Cook the patties 4 minutes on each side; then remove from the pan.
4
Add another tablespoon olive oil to the pan; then add the bell peppers, onions, salt, pepper, and pepper flakes.
5
Cook about 5 minutes or until the vegetables are tender but still have a bite to them.
6
Pile the veggies on the patties and return pan to the stove.
7
Add butter to the pan; let butter melt.
8
Add 2 slices bread, top each with a slice of cheese, a sausage patty, some peppers and onions, another slice of cheese, then the remaining slices of bread.
9
Press and cook patty melts 2 or 3 minutes on each side.
10
Warm a cup of marinara sauce, pizza sauce, or tomato sauce in the microwave (1 1/2 minutes on HIGH).
11
Cut sandwiches corner to corner and serve with sauce for dipping.

224

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Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 italian sweet sausage patties (1/2 lb.) or 2 italian hot sausage patties (1/2 lb.), 1/2 bell pepper, thinly sliced (or 1 cubanelle pepper, halved, seeded, and thinly sliced), 1/2 small onion, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Italian-American Sausage Patty Melts falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Italian-American Sausage Patty Melts

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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