Johnney’s Italian Sausage Sandwiches
Description: I came up with this recipe craving those Chicago Italian Sausage Sandwiches from my childhood. I just replaced the Green Bell Peppers with Green chilies to conform to California’s Expectations.
Recipe Category: Lunch/Snacks
Keywords: Pork, Peppers, Vegetable, Meat, European, Camping, Brunch, < 60 Mins, Stove Top, Easy
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 8 | Italian sweet sausage |
| 4 | Olive oil |
| 1 | Whole green chilies |
| 1 | Provolone cheese |
| 4 | Mozzarella cheese |
| 1/2 | Salt |
| 1/2 | Black pepper |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 676
- Fat Content: 33g
- Saturated Fat Content: 12g
- Cholesterol Content: 69.7mg
- Sodium Content: 2780.8mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 52.7g
- Fiber Content: 2.9g
- Sugar Content: 22.2g
- Protein Content: 42.8g
Cooking Instructions:
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Preparation: Remove casings from sausages and form 4 patties a little larger than the French rolls.
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Searing the Sausage Patties: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage patties and fry until browned and crispy on both sides. Once done, remove the patties from the skillet and drain any excess grease.
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Making the Sauce: In the same skillet, add marinara sauce, whole green chilies (or chopped, if preferred), salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
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Simmering: Return the sausage patties to the skillet with the marinara sauce. Simmer for 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
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Assembling the Sandwiches: Spread 2-3 spoonfuls of the sauce onto both sides of the French rolls. Place a green chile on the bottom half of each roll, followed by a sausage patty, provolone cheese, and mozzarella cheese. Finally, top with the other half of the roll.
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Serving: Cut each sandwich in half and serve immediately. For a classic touch, grab a roll of paper towels to enjoy this flavorful sandwich mess-free!
These Italian sausage sandwiches are bursting with savory flavors and a hint of spice from the green chilies, making them a perfect choice for a quick lunch or snack. They’re easy to make and guaranteed to satisfy your cravings, whether you’re enjoying them at home or packing them for a picnic or camping trip. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to indulge in a taste of Chicago with a California twist! 🥪🌶️
