Sausage and Peppers is a quick, easy meal that is full of flavor! Can be served over pasta and rice or in a hoagie bun with cheese on top.
A skillet dinner is perfect for busy weeknights! It is also a popular choice to serve to a crowd as a sandwich filling with cheese on top.
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Sausage and Peppers Ingredients
The main ingredients needed are in the name of the recipe: sausage and peppers! This recipe also includes onion and garlic, plus some seasonings.
- Sausage: We used Italian sausage links to make this recipe. You can choose sweet, mild, or hot sausage. Another great option is to use turkey or chicken sausage.
- Bell Peppers: We chose four different color peppers to make the meal really colorful, but any four will work.
- Onion: This recipe calls for one medium yellow onion, but again, you can use what you love or what you have on hand.
- Garlic: The crushed garlic adds so much flavor. We keep frozen crushed garlic on hand, and it is so convenient!
- Seasoning: For seasonings, we used dried oregano, dried basil, coarse ground black pepper, and kosher salt.
- Olive Oil: We used olive oil for frying both the sausages and the peppers and onions.
- Chicken Broth: The chicken broth adds flavor and moisture.
How To Make Sausage and Peppers
This recipe is made in three easy steps: cook the sausages, cook the peppers and onions, and then fry everything together until browned.
- Sausages: Fry the sausage links and then slice them into pieces.
- Peppers: Slice the bell peppers and onion and then saute them until tender.
- Brown: Combine everything and cook until the sausages are browned.
Variations
Sheet Pan Sausage and Peppers
Cook the sausages and then cut them into slices. Put the sliced sausages, sliced bell peppers, sliced onions, and garlic on a sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with the seasonings. Stir to coat everything evenly. Bake at 400˚F for 25-30 minutes until the peppers are tender.
Air Fryer
Brown the sausages in the air fryer for 8-10 minutes at 380˚F and then cut them into slices. Put the sliced sausages, sliced bell peppers, sliced onions, and garlic in a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with the seasonings. Stir to coat everything evenly and transfer to the air fryer basket. Bake at 380˚F for 20-25 minutes until the peppers are tender.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can eat sausage and peppers on pasta, rice, or hoagie rolls with a fresh salad, coleslaw, or chips.
Yes, you can make this recipe ahead of time. Keep it warm in a slow cooker for serving at a party, potluck, or open house.
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Sausage and Peppers
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Ingredients
- 5 Italian sausage links about 1 ¼ lbs
- 4 bell peppers sliced
- 1 medium yellow onion sliced
- 3 cloves garlic crushed
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 2 tablespoon olive oil divided
- 3 tablespoon chicken broth
- ½ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet. Cook the sausage links over medium heat for 8-10 minutes until browned on both sides. Remove from skillet and slice. Set aside.
- Slice the bell peppers and onion. Set aside.
- Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in the skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring often. Next, add the sliced bell peppers and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring often. Finally, stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the chicken broth, oregano, basil, pepper, and salt. Cook until the peppers are tender.
- Add the sliced sausages and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring often, until heated through and browned.
- Serve as is or enjoy on rolls or on top of pasta or rice.
Elaine James says
Great recipe, quick, put over rice. Entire family enjoyed.