Italian Sausage Burger

We love grilling out burgers for an easy weeknight dinner or when hosting friends and family. It is always a crowd favorite and easy to make. We decided to put a twist on a classic recipe and make this Italian Sausage Burger Recipe.

Grilling beef burgers makes the perfect summertime recipe. If you love the grilling out burgers too you may love these recipes – Teriyaki Burger Recipe, Crack Burgers, and Meatloaf Burgers.

Why We Love This Recipe

Italian mild and hot Sausage is combined together and then formed into patties and then grilled. These burgers are then topped with a slice of provolone cheese and vegetables.

This mouth-watering burger is now requested anytime we have friends over. It loaded with flavor and mixing the Italian Sausages makes it the ultimate burger recipe. 

Ingredients 

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Recipe Variations

• Buns – You can use any type of buns to make this burger. We have used ciabatta rolls and they turned out so delicious.
• Seasoning – Change the seasoning to what you prefer. Another great addition to this recipe is fresh basil.
• Sausage – We used hot and mild sausage, but you can also add in ground beef. Sausage and meat make a delicious burger.

How to Make Italian Sausage Burgers

• Step 1 – Heat Grill – Preheat your grill over medium high heat (approximately 350-400 degrees F). 

Step 2 – Combine beef and Italian sausage – Mix the hot Italian sausage and mild Italian sausage together with your hands in you a large bowl.  Then form them into 6 patties that are approximately ⅓ pound each or about and inch thick.  

Step 3 – Indent Patties – Use your hands to form an approximately 2 inch indentation into the center of each of the patties. This helps to prevent them from puffing up when they are grilled. 

Step 4 – Add patties to grill – Place the patties on the grill over direct heat.  Cook for 4-5 minutes without moving the patties. Place the cheese on the patties for the last minute of the cook time. 

Step 5 – Sauté Peppers and Onions – While the patties are cooking, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.  Add the red peppers and onions.  Season with salt and pepper. 

• Step 9 – Serve and Enjoy – Remove from heat.  Serve the patties on the toasted buns topped with the pepper and onion mixture.  Enjoy! 

How Long to Grill Italian Sausage Burgers

Grilling burgers do not take long as long as your grill has been preheated. Place patties on the grill and grill for about 4 minutes per side over medium heat. You may need to use a meat thermometer to make sure the patties are done.

Cook until the internal temperature of 160 degrees. You may need to cook a minute longer if still pink. This burger cooks perfectly on a gas grill, charcoal grill and even on a grill pan.

How to Cook on the Stovetop

If you prefer, you can cook these burgers on the stovetop. Prepare as the recipe indicates and cook in a cast iron skillet. Cook burgers in a preheated skillet for about 4 minutes on each side until fully cooked or cheese melted.

Topping Ideas

Feel free to top your Italian Sausage Burger with you favorite toppings.

• Lettuce
• Mayonnaise
• Mustard
• Red Onions
• Cheese
• Mushrooms
• Tomato

What to Serve with Burgers?

These are best served fresh off the grill with these favorites sides.

• Roasted Vegetables
• French Fries
• Side Salad

How to Store Leftover Burgers

Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.

How to Reheat Burgers

You can reheat in the leftovers in the microwave, skillet or in the oven.