Description

These Mardi Gras Beef Sausage Sandwiches are a flavorful Southern-inspired main course perfect for a party or casual meal. Featuring spiced beef sausage sautéed with onions and bell peppers, all piled onto toasted hoagie rolls with crisp lettuce, fresh tomatoes, and a tangy Creole mustard mayo spread, these sandwiches deliver a satisfying blend of savory and zesty flavors.

Ingredients

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Sausage and Vegetables

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large yellow onion, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 pound beef sausage links or smoked sausage, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
1 teaspoon Creole seasoning

Sandwich Assembly

4 hoagie rolls or sandwich buns
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 teaspoons Creole mustard or Dijon mustard
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 medium tomato, sliced
Hot sauce (optional)

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Instructions

Sauté Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and bell peppers and sauté until softened and fragrant, about 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
Cook Sausage: Add the sliced beef sausage to the skillet with the vegetables. Cook until browned and heated through, about 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking.
Add Seasoning: Sprinkle the Creole seasoning over the sausage and vegetable mixture and stir well to coat everything evenly with the spices.
Prepare Rolls: While the sausage mixture cooks, split the hoagie rolls and lightly toast them until just golden and crisp to enhance texture and flavor.
Assemble Sandwiches: Spread mayonnaise and Creole or Dijon mustard on the toasted rolls. Layer on shredded lettuce, tomato slices, and then pile on the hot sausage and pepper mixture.
Add Optional Heat: If desired, add a few dashes of hot sauce on top to add an extra spicy kick to your sandwiches.
Serve: Serve the sandwiches immediately while hot for best taste and texture.

Notes

You can substitute chicken or pork sausage if preferred or for a different flavor profile.
For extra heat, add sliced jalapeños or pepper jack cheese to the sandwich layers.
To make this recipe dairy-free, simply omit any cheese additions.
Use fresh vegetables and quality sausage for the best flavor.