Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Premio Foods. All opinions are 100% my own.
This million dollar easy Italian Sausage and Peppers. It’s a breeze to whip up for a flavorful, trusty weeknight meal. Perfect for serving a large crowd too! Just think, the super bowl and a tall cold glass of beer. Have you ever eaten something so good, it made you want to holler? This Italian and sausage and peppers recipe will do just that and it will have you craving more. Whether it’s for lunch or dinner, this recipe is sure to satisfy the hungriest of appetites.
Mmmmmm, Italian sausage and peppers are my favorite guilty pleasure! I’ve been enjoying this meal since I was a kid. My family used to order it from an Italian restaurant in Jersey. They served theirs stuffed in a hoagie roll with sausages (of course) potatoes, onions and lots of peppers. My mom used to cook Italian sausage and peppers and served it on sub rolls for dinner. It was seriously the best hearty meal ever. This recipe brings back so many childhood memories. I’ve passed on the tradition and now I serve it to my family. However mine tastes better. Sorry mom! My family loves it!
Flavorful Italian sausage and peppers are combined with fried potatoes, oregano, basil, crushed red peppers, onions, colorful peppers such as, red, yellow and green bell peppers. I used healthy chicken sausages but you can use whatever sausages you like.
It’s very hard to find a flavorful chicken sausage that actually has the same flavors as the pork ones! However, I kid you not, I found one and they’re made by my friends over at Premio Foods. They also carry pork sausages and a wide range of other great sausages. Check it out HERE. I used to purchase their pork sausages years ago when I used to enjoy pork way before I became a blogger. Back then I would have never thought that I would have the pleasure of working with Premio Foods.
But let me tell you about these chicken sausages. Perfect for people on diets. They are much lower in fat than pork sausages, they are SUPER good! I’m not saying this because it’s a sponsored post. If I don’t love a product, you won’t see it on this blog.
To be honest, when Premio told me about their chicken sausages I was a bit skeptical. I have never had a REALLY good chicken sausage that wowed me. However, when I took a bit of their chicken sausage I was blown away. Perfect snap, HUGE flavor, crisp and so juicy. They are my new favorite! I guess I’ll be getting rid of most of my sausages and replacing them with Premio chicken sausages for now on!
Why this Italian sausage and peppers recipe works
You can never go wrong with Italian sausage and peppers. It’s a simple, inexpensive meal with BIG flavor. Just sear the sausage and saute the veggies. Season the veggies then place everything in a baking dish and cook until it’s done. I took two approaches to make this sausage and peppers. First, the oven approach and then the slow cooker approach. This recipe is perfect whether cooked in the oven or in the slow cooker.
The slow cooker is great if you want dinner as soon as you get home from work. Just cook on low for about 4 hours or until the sausages are very tender. To achieve the slow cooked flavor in the oven (perfect if you don’t have a slow cooker) just cook the sausages for about an hour and 20 minutes on 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
Italian sausage and peppers are great to serve for parties or during the super bowl or any game really with a tall cold glass of beer. Make a huge batch in the oven or the slow cooker. Serve them in a hoagie rolls then slice them to make smaller proportions or you could just serve them whole with ketchup and mustard.
How to make Italian Sausage and Peppers
Italian sausages and peppers has got to be the most easiest recipe ever. It’s so easy to make even kids old enough to cook can make it!
- Start by preheating the oven to 350 degrees F. Then slice up the peppers and onions think or a bit on the thicker side. I prefer my peppers to be on the thicker side. They will cook down a lot so don’t make them too think.
- Sear the Italian sausages until browned. I like to make mine very brown as you’ll see in the pics below.
- Sear the veggies until softened. You can definitely sear the veggies first if you like though. Season the pepper and vegetable mixture with basil, oregano, crushed red peppers, salt and pepper.
- Optional, Fry the veggies next. Adding oil as needed.
- Add the peppers and veggies mixture to a baking dish. Spread them out. Top with the sausages. Place the excess peppers on the sides of the baking dish on top of the peppers.
- Fry the potatoes until golden and crispy. Don’t worry if about trying to get them all crispy. A combo of soft and crispy potatoes is what you want.
- Bake for 1 hour and 2o mins. If you are using a slow cooker follow the same steps but slow cook for 4 hours on low or until the sausages are very tender.
What sides go well with Italian Sausage and Peppers?
Italian sausage and peppers go well with:
- Fried sliced potatoes
- Rice
- Green salad
- Serve over grits
- Serve over polenta
- French Fries
- Grilled Vegetables.
- Potato Salad
- Sweet potatoes
- Beans
This is the only Italian sausage and peppers recipe you’ll ever need. It’s just soooo GOOD! Don’t forget to stop by Premio Foods and check out their GREAT selection of sausages!
- 1 lb sweet or spicy Italian Premio sausage Or your favorite sausage
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 green bell pepper sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper sliced
- 2 medium sweet onions I used a red and vidalia onion
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 2 tbsp olive oil add more as needed
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp dry basil
- 1/2 tsp crushed red peppers
- 2 Idaho potatoes sliced then halved
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- salt for taste I used about 1 tsp
- pepper for taste I used about 1/2 tsp
- Your choice of crusty rolls (optional) I like to use wheat hoagie rolls or Hawaiian rolls
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Preheat the oven to 350 F. Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large pan. Once the oil is hot add the sausages. Cook until all sides are seared turning them occasionally. Set to the side.
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Add more olive oil if needed to the same pan. Over medium high heat add the onions and peppers. Toss to coat them in the olive oil. Add the minced garlic. Saute the vegetable until slightly browned and softened. Season with the basil, oregano, crushed red peppers, salt and pepper.
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You may want to do this step 15 minutes before the sausage and peppers are done cooking. Heat 1/4 cup vegetable oil in a skillet on high heat until it's it's almost smoking.
Add potatoes, and turn over every couple minutes until brown. Don't worry about trying to get them all crispy. A combo of soft and crispy potatoes is what you want. Cook until the potatoes are cooked through. Lightly season with salt and pepper.
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Add the seasoned peppers and onions into 9x13 pan. Scatter. Add the seared sausages on top of vegetables. Take any excess veggies from the sides and tops of the dish and place them on top of the sausages. If you didn't add the minced garlic yet do so now. Add the minced garlic on top of the veggies. Cover and bake for one hour. *See notes for slow cooker. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20 mins. Serve hot with the optional sliced fried potatoes.
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Stuff a couple of potatoes into the hoagie or whatever roll you decide to use. Add the Italian sausage. Add the peppers on top of the sausage. add two more or so of the sliced fried potatoes. Top with ketchup or mustard or add both. Enjoy!
This recipe can be easily adapted for a slow cooker. Follow all the instructions up to baking. Cook the Italian sausage and peppers on low for 4 hours or until the sausage is very tender.
Sausage, peppers and onions reheat very well. They keep well in the fridge for several days.
Any leftover is great with pasta and a sprinkling of parmesan cheese. Read the body of the post for side ideas.
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Such a delicious meal – and simple too! Recipes like this work great for meal prep too!
You really got me at hot and spicy; and of course…HEALTHY! Love this Italian sausage peppers idea as this is perfect for brunch or a quick dinner. Yum!
OHHH! I love sausage and peppers!! This recipe looks like a great weeknight meal that the entire family would love!
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Italian sausage is very good love the flavor profile and pair nicely with the peppers. I serve them with polenta and a side salad for a complete meal. Now I am craving this easy and so good!
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What a beautiful colorful recipe. It’s packed with flavor! Perfect for a mid-week meal.
We love, love, love hot and spicy. This is the type of meal my mamma used to make and my papà would be all smiles. He loved sausages and peppers. And if you make it into a sandwich — you have to have a great hoagie bun.
Those sausages look delicious, I’m so going to try your recipe out as makes a change from plain old fried onions which I usually serve with them:-)
These Italian sausages and peppers look like the perfect tasty easy family dinner. I’m adding this recipe to the meal rotation.
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I could eat these Italian sausages and peppers every day! I love chicken sausages and this is an easy recipe that the family will love. Great for tailgating too!
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These look SO GOOD! I’ve seen Premio sausages in the store before, but have never tried them. I will definitely have to buy some and make these sandwiches
Thank you so much! It’s hard to find a good chicken or beef sausage these day! It’s my new go-to sausage!
This looks like a really hearty dish and would be perfect for the colder weather to enjoy.
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Mmm…Italian Sausage and Peppers reminds me of our county fair growing up and that’s a good thing! I remember walking past, smelling them always made me hungry, even if I just ate. 😋 Thank you for this recipe. My family will love it.
Nelle
Thank you so much Nelle!
My dad loves sausage and peppers so I can’t wait to make this for him. Also loving that this sausage is chicken. Such a great healthy alternative.
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I love a good sausage but ever since I stopped eating pork, the chicken and beef sausages I’ve tried have been pretty underwhelming, that is until I found out about Premios Foods chicken sausages. They are fantastic!
I never would have thought about cooking sausage and peppers in a slow cooker but it totally makes sense! I usually make a similar dish stove top but with hockey season and practices in full swing I am going to give the slow cooker option a try. Thanks for the idea!
Thank you Alisa! The slow cooker would be a great option. It’s a great way to feed a crowd.
We love the “hot & spicy” kind in our house. This would be a fun meal on the weekend…and leftovers would be great for another meal. This is a fun switch up from regular burgers and sandwiches too.
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I agree Gloria. I actually love this better than burgers. My husband loves the hot and spicy kind. I like to mix them both up.
I was agonizing on what to fix for dinner tonight!!! Problem solved…Heading to Sam’s now for Premio Sausages and hoagie rolls!!!!
Premio sausages are very good! Their chicken sausages are the most flavorful and juiciest chicken sausage I’ve ever had. I literally stopped to check the ingredients because I thought I used pork instead of chicken. Thank you so much and I hope you enjoy it!
Ohh my goodness that is upping the hot dog game for sure! It looks absolutely delicious and droolworthy. Those sausages look good too!
That sausage looks amazing! You perfectly browned the outside, and I love the idea of serving this with grits or polenta. Definitely making this soon. Thanks so much for sharing!
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