Smashed Sausage and Pepper Burgers Recipe

Name: Smashed Sausage and Pepper Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 pounds sweet or hot Italian bulk sausage; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; Sweet Peppers, recipe follows; 8 slices whole-milk mozzarella; 8 bakery hamburger buns, buttered and griddled; Your favorite red sauce, for serving; 4 green bell peppers, seeded and cut into strips; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 teaspoon granulated garlic; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

4 pounds sweet or hot Italian bulk sausage
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Sweet Peppers, recipe follows
8 slices whole-milk mozzarella
8 bakery hamburger buns, buttered and griddled
Your favorite red sauce, for serving
4 green bell peppers, seeded and cut into strips
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1
Form the Italian sausage in 4-ounce patties a little bit wider than the buns you are using.
2
Heat the oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat.
3
In batches, cook each side of the patties until crisp and golden and no longer pink in the center, about 8 minutes a side.
4
Line the cooked sausage patties on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
5
Place some Sweet Peppers on top, then a slice of cheese.
6
Broil in the oven until the cheese is melty and golden brown.
7
Place on the griddled buns and serve with red sauce.
8
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
9
Toss the pepper strips with the oil, garlic and some salt and pepper, and place in a 9-by-14-inch baking dish.
10
Bake, stirring halfway through, until the peppers become lighter in color and soft, about 20 minutes.

1801

kcal

Calories

191

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 pounds sweet or hot Italian bulk sausage, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, Sweet Peppers, recipe follows, 8 slices whole-milk mozzarella, and more.

Yes, Smashed Sausage and Pepper Burgers 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.

Smashed Sausage and Pepper Burgers

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