Open-Face Sausage and Pepper Sandwiches

Name: Open-Face Sausage and Pepper Sandwiches
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 3 peppers; 2 medium red onions; 1/4 c. balsamic vinaigrette dressing; 1 lb. fresh Italian chicken or turkey sausage; 1 long loaf Italian or French bread; 1 tbsp. olive oil; 1/2 tsp. dried oregano; 1/2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese

By Woman's Day Kitchen Published: Jun 4, 2013

1 Rating

Yields:

Prep Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Cal/Serv:

584

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Add extra flavor to chicken or turkey sausage by drizzling it with balsamic vinaigrette before roasting; once done, serve it on a toasted baguette topped with melted mozzarella cheese.

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Directions

1. Step 1Heat oven to 500°F. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with nonstick foil.
2. Step 2Spread peppers and onions in 1 pan; drizzle with 3 Tbsp vinaigrette and toss to coat. Place sausage in other pan, drizzle with remaining vinaigrette and toss to coat.
3. Step 3Roast 10 minutes or until sausage is cooked through.
4. Step 4Meanwhile split bread lengthwise, leaving 1 long side attached (like a hinge). Open loaf. Brush cut sides with olive oil, then sprinkle with oregano and cheese.
5. Step 5Remove both pans from oven. Toss peppers and onions and return to oven; place bread cut sides up on oven rack.
6. Step 6Roast 5 minutes or until bread is lightly toasted and vegetables are tender and slightly charred.
7. Step 7Top bread with vegetables and sausage. Cut loaf in quarters. Eat sandwich with fork and knife.