I found myself in a peculiar situation during my recent trip to Dubai. As a renowned sausage enthusiast, I was invited to cook for my family, but to my dismay, I couldn’t find the high-quality sausages I desired. Dubai’s diverse culinary scene offered an array of delicacies, but my heart longed for the comfort of a perfectly crafted sausage dish.
Undeterred, I took matters into my own hands and ordered a selection of premium sausages online, ensuring they would be delivered fresh to my doorstep. With my carefully curated collection of sausages, I was ready to showcase the skills I had honed over the years, crafting exquisite sausage dishes that would tantalize the taste buds of my loved ones.
1. Sausage and Pepperoni Pizza Rolls
Bold, savory flavors with a hint of spice
Ingredients: Italian sausage, pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, pizza dough, marinara sauce for dipping
- Preheat oven to 400°F
- Roll out pizza dough into a large rectangle
- Cook and crumble the sausage
- Layer sausage, pepperoni, and cheese over the dough
- Roll up tightly into a log
- Slice into 1-inch rounds and place on a baking sheet
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown
- Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping
- Total Time: 40 mins
2. Creamy Sausage and Spinach Pasta
Rich, creamy, and indulgent with savory sausage
Ingredients: Spicy Italian sausage, penne pasta, spinach, garlic, cream, parmesan
- Cook pasta according to package instructions
- In a skillet, cook and crumble the sausage
- Add garlic and spinach and sauté until wilted
- Stir in cream and parmesan
- Drain pasta and toss with sausage sauce
- Garnish with extra parmesan
- Total Time: 30 mins
3. Sheet Pan Sausage and Vegetables
Hearty and flavorful one-pan meal
Ingredients: Smoked sausage, baby potatoes, bell peppers, red onion, olive oil, Italian seasoning, broccoli, zucchini
- Preheat oven to 400°F
- Toss all ingredients on a sheet pan and drizzle with olive oil and seasonings
- Roast for 30-35 minutes, stirring halfway
- Serve sausage and roasted veggies family-style
- Total Time: 45 mins
4. Sausage and Black Bean Soup
Hearty and flavorful with a Southwestern flair
Ingredients: Andouille sausage, black beans, diced tomatoes, onion, garlic, chicken broth, cumin, chili powder
- In a pot, cook and crumble the sausage
- Add onion and garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes
- Stir in beans, tomatoes, broth, and spices
- Simmer for 20 minutes
- Garnish with avocado, cheese, cilantro Total Time: 35 mins
5. Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms
Savory sausage and cheese filling in meaty mushroom caps
Ingredients: Italian sausage, cream cheese, parmesan, breadcrumbs, portobello mushroom caps
- Preheat oven to 375°F
- Cook and crumble the sausage
- Mix with cream cheese, parmesan, breadcrumbs
- Stuff mixture into mushroom caps
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until mushrooms are tender
- Total Time: 35 mins
6. Sausage and Potato Foil Packets
All-in-one hearty and comforting meal with minimal cleanup
Ingredients: Smoked sausage, baby potatoes, butter, Italian seasoning, parmesan
- Preheat grill to medium-high or oven to 400°F
- Slice potatoes and sausage
- Make foil packets and layer ingredients inside
- Top with butter and seasonings
- Grill for 25 mins or bake for 35 mins until potatoes are tender Total Time: 40-50 mins
7. Cajun Sausage and Rice Skillet
Bold Cajun spice with andouille sausage and peppers
Ingredients: Andouille sausage, bell pepper, onion, Cajun seasoning, white rice, chicken broth
- In a skillet, cook and crumble the sausage
- Add peppers and onions and sauté for 5 mins
- Stir in rice, broth, and Cajun seasoning
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 20 mins
- Total Time: 35 mins
8. Baked Sausage and Cheese Ravioli
Cheesy, saucy, comforting baked pasta dish
Ingredients: Cheese ravioli, Italian sausage, marinara sauce, mozzarella
- Preheat oven to 375°F
- Cook and crumble the sausage
- Mix with marinara sauce
- Arrange frozen ravioli in a baking dish
- Pour sausage marinara over top
- Cover with mozzarella
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until hot and bubbly
- Total Time: 45 mins
9. Sausage and Vegetable Kabobs
Grilled sausage and veggies make for a fun, flavorful meal
Ingredients: Smoked sausage, zucchini, mushrooms, bell peppers, red onion, parsley
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 mins
- Cut sausage and veggies into 1-inch pieces
- Thread onto skewers alternating ingredients
- Grill over medium heat for 15-20 mins, turning occasionally
- Total Time: 40 mins
10. Sausage and Broccoli Rabe Pasta
Savory Italian sausage in an assertive, slightly bitter pasta
Ingredients: Italian sausage, broccoli rabe, garlic, red pepper flakes, orecchiette pasta
- Blanch the broccoli rabe in boiling water for 2 mins then drain
- Cook and crumble the sausage with garlic and red pepper
- Cook pasta according to package
- Toss sausage with broccoli rabe and pasta Total Time: 30 mins
11. Smoked Sausage Jambalaya
The classic Cajun rice dish loaded with smoky andouille sausage
Ingredients: Andouille sausage, chicken, shrimp, bell pepper, celery, onion, cajun seasoning, rice, chicken broth
- In a pot, cook the sausage, chicken, and vegetables for 5 mins
- Stir in rice, broth, and seasonings
- Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 20 mins
- Add shrimp during last 5 mins of cooking
- Total Time: 40 mins
12. Sausage and Egg Breakfast Burritos
A hearty, portable breakfast wrap to start the day
Ingredients: Breakfast sausage, scrambled eggs, cheese, flour tortillas, salsa
- Cook and crumble the sausage
- Scramble eggs and mix with sausage
- Warm tortillas and layer with sausage/egg filling
- Top with cheese and salsa, roll up into burritos
- Total Time: 20 mins
13. Sausage and Pepper Calzones
Savory Italian turnovers stuffed with sausage and peppers
Ingredients: Italian sausage, bell peppers, onion, marinara sauce, pizza dough
- Cook and crumble the sausage with peppers and onions
- Roll out pizza dough into circles
- Place sausage mixture on one half of each circle
- Fold dough over and crimp edges to seal
- Brush with egg wash and bake at 400°F for 18-20 mins
- Total Time: 45 mins
14. Sausage and Lentil Stew
Hearty, protein-packed stew that’s comforting and filling
Ingredients: Smoked sausage, lentils, diced tomatoes, carrots, celery, thyme
- In a pot, cook the sliced sausage for 2-3 mins
- Add lentils, tomatoes, veggies, thyme and broth
- Simmer for 30-35 mins until lentils are tender
- Season with salt and pepper
- Total Time: 45 mins
15. Sausage and Apple Stuffing
Sweet and savory baked stuffing full of fall flavors
Ingredients: Breakfast sausage, bread cubes, onion, celery, apples, sage, broth
- Cook and crumble the sausage
- In a skillet, sauté the onion, celery and apples
- Toss with bread cubes and sausage
- Transfer to a baking dish and drizzle with broth
- Bake covered for 30 mins at 375°F, then uncovered 15 more mins
- Total Time: 1 hour
16. Sausage and Kale Soup
Nourishing, vegetable-loaded, Italian-style soup
Ingredients: Italian sausage, kale, diced tomatoes, white beans, garlic, parmesan
- Cook and crumble the sausage
- Add garlic and sauté briefly
- Stir in tomatoes, beans, kale and broth
- Simmer for 10 minutes until kale is wilted
- Top with parmesan
- Total Time: 30 mins
17. Sausage and Veggie Grain Bowls
Nutritious all-in-one meal with endless mix-in possibilities
Ingredients: Chicken sausage, bell peppers, zucchini, farro or quinoa, greens
- Cook the farro or quinoa according to package
- Sauté sausage, peppers and zucchini
- Toss grains with sausage and veggies
- Top with greens like spinach or arugula
- Total Time: 30 mins
18. Sausage and Cheese Bread Pudding
Savory twist on a classic, ideal for brunch or dinner
Ingredients: Breakfast sausage, bread cubes, cheddar cheese, milk, eggs, green onions
- Preheat oven to 350°F
- Grease a baking dish
- Cook and crumble the sausage
- In a bowl, toss together bread, sausage, cheese, and green onions
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs and milk, season with salt and pepper
- Pour egg mixture over bread mixture and toss to coat
- Transfer to prepared baking dish
- Bake for 45-55 minutes until puffed and golden
Total Time: 1 hour 15 mins
19. Sausage and Sauerkraut Skillet
German-inspired one-pan dinner with savory, tangy flavors
Ingredients: Bratwurst or kielbasa, sauerkraut, potatoes, apple, caraway seeds
- Slice potatoes and sausages
- In a skillet, cook the potatoes for 5 minutes
- Add the sausage and cook for 5 more minutes
- Stir in sauerkraut, apple, and caraway seeds
- Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender
Total Time: 35 mins
20. Sausage and Artichoke Flatbread
Garlicky white pizza loaded with savory toppings
Ingredients: Italian sausage, marinara, artichoke hearts, red onion, flatbread or naan
- Preheat oven to 400°F
- Cook and crumble the sausage
- Toss with marinara, artichokes and red onion
- Place flatbreads on baking sheets and top with sausage mixture
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until crispy
- Total Time: 25 mins
21. Sausage and Veggie Frittata
Protein-packed Italian baked egg dish
Ingredients: Italian sausage, bell peppers, mushrooms, spinach, eggs, parmesan
- Preheat oven to 375°F
- Cook and crumble the sausage, peppers and mushrooms
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs and parmesan, season with salt and pepper
- Stir in sausage, veggies and spinach
- Pour into a greased pie plate or oven-safe skillet
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until set in the middle
- Total Time: 40 mins
22. Sausage and Potato Hash
Hearty, satisfying breakfast or simple anytime dinner
Ingredients: Breakfast sausage, potatoes, bell peppers, onions
- Dice the potatoes and boil for 5 minutes to par-cook
- Drain and let cool slightly
- In a skillet, cook and crumble the sausage
- Add the potatoes, peppers and onions
- Cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and crispy
- Season with salt, pepper, and fresh herbs
- Total Time: 35 mins
23. Sausage and Tomato Rigatoni
Simple but flavorful pasta toss loaded with Italian flavors
Ingredients: Italian sausage, rigatoni pasta, diced tomatoes, basil, parmesan
- Cook the rigatoni according to package instructions
- In a skillet, cook and crumble the sausage
- Add the tomatoes and simmer for 5 minutes
- Drain the pasta and toss with the sausage tomato sauce
- Stir in fresh basil and parmesan
- Total Time: 25 mins
24. Sausage and Pepper Hoagies
East Coast-style loaded sub sandwiches
Ingredients: Italian sausage, hoagie rolls, bell peppers, onions, marinara, mozzarella
- Cook and slice the sausages
- Sauté the peppers and onions
- Warm the marinara sauce
- Toast the hoagie rolls
- Layer sausage, sautéed peppers/onions, and sauce on rolls
- Top with sliced mozzarella
- Broil for 2-3 mins to melt the cheese
- Total Time: 30 mins
25. Sausage and Bean Cassoulet
Hearty French casserole loaded with flavorful sausage and beans
Ingredients: Smoked sausage, white beans, tomatoes, garlic, thyme, breadcrumbs
- Preheat oven to 375°F
- Slice the sausage
- In a skillet, sauté the sliced sausage for 2-3 minutes
- Transfer to a baking dish and add the beans, tomatoes, garlic and thyme
- Top with breadcrumbs
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until bubbly and breadcrumbs are golden Total Time: 1 hour
Conclusion
After savoring every bite and exchanging compliments, my family’s eyes sparkled with delight, a testament to the power of sausage to bring people together and create cherished memories, even in the most unexpected of places.