Deluxe Italian Sausage Sandwiches

This is the first time I’ve had two of the almost-same dishes on my go-to list. I’ve made my original sandwiches for years. They’re crazy good, gooey, and messy – all criteria for good eating at game-time. My deluxe Italian sausage sandwiches version are very similar to my original version, but they use my Italian meat sauce recipe instead.

Deluxe Italian Sausage Sandwiches

Messy. In A Very Good Way.

Like I said, these sandwiches are messy, so you know they are good. The more napkins you need, the better it is, I always say. The meat sauce is fantastic. I could eat it all day on anything. I make an extra big batch of the sauce and freeze it in portion-sized containers so I can easily defrost some for a quick sandwich. It’s also great over hamburger buns for an Italian Sloppy Joe.

I highly recommend that you shred or grate your own cheese at home. Don’t buy the pre-shredded or pre-grated stuff. It has stuff added to it to keep it from sticking together. That ‘stuff’ affects how the cheese melts. Shred it yourself and use the good stuff.

Also try my other version of Italian sausage sandwiches, all fantastic: my classic version and special version. My slow cooker Creole sausage sandwiches are insanely good too.

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Deluxe Italian Sausage Sandwiches

My deluxe Italian sausage sandwiches are very similar to my original version, but they use my Italian meat sauce recipe instead.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword Italian, sandwich, sausage
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 215kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

  • 8 Hoagie buns or sub buns
  • 1 batch Italian meat sauce
  • 1 cup Mozzarella cheese or a bit more, shredded

Instructions

  • Brown buns as desired.
  • Top buns with loads of the sauce.
  • Sprinkle with cheese and brown under a broiler until the cheese is melted.
  • Serve with lots of napkins.

Nutrition

Calories: 215kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 380mg | Potassium: 11mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 95IU | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 11mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Italian Sausage Sandwiches

These Italian sausage sandwiches are my go-to, big event, messy, eat-too-much-of-them sandwiches. I’ve always made them on-the-fly. I’d grab a little of this. And I’d  grab a little of that and throw it all into the pot. This year I decided to finally write them down. Because they rock.

Italian Sausage Sandwiches

Deliciously Messy

Eating these Italian sausage sandwiches requires paper towels. And maybe even bibs. I’ve always said that the messier the sandwich, the better. Same philosophy goes for burgers and hot dogs. If there’s not something dripping down your arms, in your lap or on your shirt, it’s not messy enough.

I highly recommend that you shred or grate your own cheese at home. Don’t buy the pre-shredded or pre-grated stuff. It has stuff added to it to keep it from sticking together. That ‘stuff’ affects how the cheese melts. Shred it yourself and use the good stuff.

Also try my other version of Italian sausage sandwich. Oh, and yeah, I use Johnsonville brand sausages on my sammies!

Italian Sausage Sandwiches
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Italian Sausage Sandwiches

These Italian sausage sandwiches are my go-to, big event, messy, eat-too-much-of-them sandwiches.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword Italian, sandwich, sausage
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings 10
Calories 331kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat.
  • Add the sausages and brown on all sides. Remove to a plate.
  • Add in the peppers and onion and saute for 5 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and cook another minute.
  • Add the mushrooms and cook until just starting to get tender.
  • Add the tomato sauce and paste, Stir well. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
  • Add in the sugar, Italian seasoning, and hot sauce, to taste. Stir well.
  • Add the sausages and any juices back to the pot. Cook, simmering for at least an hour.
  • Lightly toast the buns. Serve sausages in buns topped with plenty of sauce, topped with cheese. Place under the broiler for a minute or two to brown.

Nutrition

Calories: 331kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 1198mg | Potassium: 873mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 1691IU | Vitamin C: 66mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 13mg

Nutritional values are approximate.