Italian Sausage Tailgate Heroes Food

ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND PEPPER HEROES

Steps:

• Grill sausages over hot coals, turning occasionally, until done, about 10 minutes total.
• Remove from grill and keep warm.
• Meanwhile, in large skillet, sauté peppers in the olive oil until softened, about 5 minutes.
• Add the onions and garlic, season with salt and pepper and continue cooking, stirring frequently, until vegetables are lightly browned, 10-15 minutes.
• Pepper mixture can be made ahead; reheat to serve or serve at room temperature.
• Place sausage links in hero rolls, generously add sautéed pepper mixture to each sandwich.

GRILLED SAUSAGE AND PEPPER HEROES

Steps:

• Combine the olive oil, vinegar, oregano, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper in a small jar or other lidded container. Shake to combine. Soak 2 long wooden skewers in water for 15 minutes (alternatively, use metal skewers).
• Preheat a small grill to medium-high heat and brush with olive oil. Brush the peppers and onions with 2 to 3 tablespoons of the dressing. Stick the skewers through the sausage ring at a perpendicular angle to each other (in an X). Place the sausage ring in the middle of the grill and cook until the underside is charred, 5 to 6 minutes.
• Flip the sausage ring with tongs and a spatula and arrange the peppers around the ring. Grill the sausage until browned and crispy in places and cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes more. Transfer to a cutting board. Add the onion rings to the empty space on the grill. Cook the peppers and onions until crisp-tender and charred on the edges, about 4 minutes per side (the peppers will come off first, since you put them on first). Transfer the vegetables to a cutting board as they finish cooking.
• Brush the cut sides of the rolls with olive oil and grill, cut-side down, until toasted, about 1 minute. Flip and lay 2 slices of cheese on the grilled cut sides of each roll and cook until the cheese just begins to melt, moving as needed so they don't burn, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Remove the skewers from the sausage, cut into serving pieces 4 to 5 inches long and divide evenly among the rolls. Cut the peppers into strips and separate the onions into rings. Pile on top of the sausage. Drizzle the heroes with the remaining dressing and serve immediately.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE TAILGATE HEROES

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium heat.
• Slice the sausages in half lengthwise and add them to the skillet. Brown on each side for 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the pan and keep warm.
• Heat the remaining olive oil in the same skillet.
• Add the peppers and cook for 2 minutes.
• Add the onion and continue cooking for 10 minutes, turning occasionally.
• Return the sausage to the pan, add the beer and cook for 5 minutes or until the sausages are completely done.
• Meanwhile, toast the rolls.
• Place 2 sausage halves on each toasted roll and top with the peppers and onions.
• Serve with Dijon mustard, if desired.

TAILGATE SAUSAGES

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine giardiniera and sugar; set aside., Place cheese in buns; top with sausages and giardiniera mixture. Wrap individually in a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 12x10 in.). Grill, uncovered, over medium-hot heat for 8-10 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted. Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape. If desired, serve with additional giardiniera.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE MEATBALL HEROES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Mix sausage meat,1/2 cup marinara sauce, Parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons parsley, and 2 tablespoons basil in large bowl.
• Using wet hands, shape mixture into 8 meatballs.
• Bring 2 tablespoons parsley, 2 tablespoons basil, remaining marinara, and meatballs to boil in large skillet.
• Cover; reduce heat; simmer until meatballs are cooked through, turning often, for about 20 minutes.
• Place baguette bottoms on a baking sheet; spread each with about 2 tablespoons sauce from the skillet.
• Cut meatballs in half in skillet; overlap 4 halves on each baguette bottom. Spoon remaining sauce over meatballs.
• Sprinkle mozzarella over top, dividing equally.
• Bake until cheese melts, about 5 minutes.
• Sprinkle with remaining parsley and basil.
• Cover with baguette tops.

AIR-FRYER TAILGATE SAUSAGES

Steps:

• Preheat air fryer to 350°. Place cheese in buns; top with sausages and giardiniera. Wrap individually in heavy-duty foil (about 12x10 in.). Place in a single layer in air fryer. Cook until heated through and cheese is melted, 8-10 minutes. Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape. If desired, serve with additional giardiniera.