Grilled Sausage – Juicy, Easy Summer Favorite
A classic, crowd-pleasing dish where juicy sausage links are grilled alongside tender, slightly charred peppers and onions. Serve it on crusty rolls or with your favorite side for an easy weeknight dinner or casual cookout. Bold in flavor and easy to make on the grill!
Ingredients
- 6 mild or hot Italian sausage links
- 2 green bell peppers sliced into strips
- 2 red bell peppers sliced into strips
- 2 Vidalia or yellow onions sliced into rings
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: red pepper flakes for extra heat
Instructions
- Preheat & Prep: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Place a grill-safe pan or basket on the grill and let it heat for about 5 minutes.
- Toss the Veggies: In a large bowl, combine the sliced bell peppers and onions. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using), and toss to coat evenly.
- Grill the Sausage: Place sausage links on the hot grill or grill pan. Cook for 2–3 minutes per side, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through (internal temp of 160°F). Remove from grill and tent loosely with foil.
- Grill the Veggies: Add the seasoned peppers and onions to the grill pan. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened and slightly charred.
- Serve: Serve sausages with grilled peppers and onions on a platter, or tuck them into toasted rolls for sandwiches.
Notes
- Use spicy sausage if you prefer more heat, or mix mild and hot for variety.
- Toast hoagie rolls on the grill for a few minutes for extra texture and flavor.
- Great served with potato salad, corn on the cob, or a green salad.
- Can be made indoors using a grill pan or cast-iron skillet.