Switch up your burger recipe and make, Italian Sausage Burger. It is a delicious twist on a classic flavor and is loaded with flavor.
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.
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:
- Ground Hot Italian Sausage
- Ground Sweet Italian Sausage
- Olive Oil
- Yellow Onion (sliced)
- Green Bell Pepper (sliced)
- Red Bell Pepper (sliced)
- Salt
- Pepper
- Provolone Cheese
- Buns
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.
- Step 5 – Flip Patties – Flip the patties and grill the other side of the patties for 4-5 more minutes until the patties are cooked through. Place the cheese on the patties for the last minute of the cook time.
- Step 6 – Toast Buns – Place the hamburger buns on the grill for 1 minute to warm and toast the buns slightly.
- Step 7 – 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 8 – Cook until tender – Sauté the peppers and onions until they are just tender (approximately 7-8 minutes).
- 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.
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
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.
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 Leftovers:
Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
How to Reheat:
You can reheat in the leftovers in the microwave, skillet or in the oven.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Cook sausage patty for about 4 minutes on each side until no longer pink.
Italian Sausage is traditional made of pork and seasoning.
Make sure to pack the patties and indent the center before grilling.
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Italian Sausage Burger
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat your grill over medium high heat (approximately 350-400 degrees F).
- 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.
- Use your middle finger to make an approximately 2 inch indentation into the center of each of the patties to prevent them from puffing up when they are grilled.
- Place the patties on the grill over direct heat. Cook for 4-5 minutes without moving the patties.
- Flip the patties and grill the other side of the patties for 4-5 more minutes until the patties are cooked through. Place the cheese on the patties for the last minute of the cook time.
- Place the hamburger buns on the grill for 1 minute to warm and toast the buns slightly.
- While the patties are cooking, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the peppers and onions. Season with salt and pepper.
- Sauté the peppers and onions until they are just tender (approximately 7-8 minutes).
- Remove from heat. Serve the patties on the toasted buns topped with the pepper and onion mixture. Enjoy!
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