Zesty Italian Sausage Skillet With Sun-Dried Tomato

Name: Zesty Italian Sausage Skillet With Sun-Dried Tomato Cornbread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 lb Italian pork sausage; ¾ cup heavy cream; 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cansdiced tomatoes seasoned with basil garlic & oregano; 2 teaspoons dried sage; ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 (6 ounce) packagemarthat white cotton coutry cornbread mix; ⅔ cup milk; 1 egg, beaten; ½ cup grated parmesan cheese; ½ cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil, drained; 1 ½ teaspoons italian seasoning; 6 cups baby lettuce greens; balsamic dressing, to taste; ½ cup crumbled gorgonzola (dont' substitute anything else); fresh ground pepper

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 lb Italian pork sausage
¾ cup heavy cream
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cansdiced tomatoes seasoned with basil garlic & oregano
2 teaspoons dried sage
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 (6 ounce) packagemarthat white cotton coutry cornbread mix
⅔ cup milk
1 egg, beaten
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
½ cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil, drained
1 ½ teaspoons italian seasoning
6 cups baby lettuce greens
balsamic dressing, to taste
½ cup crumbled gorgonzola (dont' substitute anything else)
fresh ground pepper

1
Heat oven to 400 degrees.
2
Heat oil in a 10 inch cast iron skillet on medium high.
3
Add onion; cook til softened.
4
Add sausage; cook breaking up with a fork til done.
5
Drain, if needeed.
6
Add cream; simmer 5 minutes.
7
Add tomatoes, sage , and red pepper.
8
Simmer on medium about 10 minutes, or til sauce thickens.
9
In a medium bowl,combine cornbread crust ingredients; mix well.
10
Spread over top of sausage mixture in skillet.
11
bake at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes or til golden brown.
12
In a bowl, toss greens, and dressing.
13
Cut cornbread crust into 6 wedges.
14
Place each with sausage filling on plate;top with 1/6th of the greens.
15
sprinkle with gorgonzole and fresh pepper.

677

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* 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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 cup chopped onion, 1 lb Italian pork sausage, ¾ cup heavy cream, and more.

Yes, Zesty Italian Sausage Skillet With Sun-Dried Tomato Cornbread falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Zesty Italian Sausage Skillet With Sun-Dried Tomato Cornbread

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