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    Stuffed Sausage Recipe

    Published: Nov 16, 2021 by heather · This post may contain affiliate links

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    This stuffed sausage recipe is great for a fast, easy meal. Only 3 ingredients and 30 minutes are needed to have a delicious dinner for any day of the week that the entire family will love.

    Plate of sausages and cheese with green beans.

    There are many nights when I need a fast, simple dinner. That’s why I like having a pack of sausages in the refrigerator because they are so versatile.

    They are a great ingredient for many quick meals like air fryer sausage and peppers, meal prep bowls, and brats in the oven.

    This stuffed sausage recipe is one of my go-to’s during a busy week because:

    • Easy dinner recipe that only requires 3 ingredients but is full of flavor.
    • Versatile – Can be served as a low-carb, keto, gluten-free dish with a variety of veggies or in a roll to make one amazing sandwich.
    • Makes great leftovers!

    Ingredients needed

    Sausage – Use your favorite like mild, sweet, or spicy Italian sausages. They usually can be found at most grocery stores sold in a pack of 5 sausages. You can even use brats, chicken or turkey sausages, just be sure it has a casing.

    Cheese – Mozzarella sticks are the perfect size to fill the sausages. You can use the full fat or reduced fat cheese.

    Sauce – Marinara is my favorite choice for these sausages but vodka sauce and alfredo sauce also works. Our favorite marinara sauce is Rao’s marinara sauce because it doesn’t contain any added sugar.

    Plate of sausages, cheese sticks, and marinara.

    How to make stuffed sausage

    Step one: Remove sausages from package. Use a sharp chef’s knife, pairing knife, or sharp kitchen shears to slice the sausages from one end to the other. Make sure not to remove the casing and to only cut halfway through the sausage so the cheese doesn’t melt out of the bottom.

    Step two: Carefully place a cheese stick into the cut sausage.

    Step three: Pour marinara sauce into a baking dish. Spread it out to cover the bottom of the dish. Place the sausages into the dish in a single layer.

    Step four: Cover the dish with foil and bake at 400 degrees for about 30-40 minutes. You will want the internal temperature of the sausage to reach at least 160 degrees F.

    Sausage cut in half with cheese stick, dish with marinara and sausages.

    Can this be cooked in the air fryer?

    The sausages with cheese can be prepared in the air fryer. Fill the sausage with cheese sticks and place them in the air fryer basket in a single layer.

    Cook at 360 degrees F for 10-12 minutes. Again, make sure the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F.

    Recipe tips

    • After stuffing the cheese stick, try to press the sausage together to reform it as best as possible. This helps the cheese stay in place and not ooze out.
    • The cook time may vary a bit so make sure to use a meat thermometer and test the internal temperature of the sausages. It should reach at least 160 degrees F, according to the USDA.

    Variations

    This sausage recipe really is delicious by itself but it’s also simple to add some extras.

    Veggies: You can also stuff with sautéed bell peppers and onions, we like using these chipotle copycat veggies. Even a few sliced mushrooms or pepperoncini work well.

    Cheese: You can use a different variety of cheese stick like cheddar or colby jack. I find the mozzarella melts the best. You could also sprinkle a little grated Parmesan cheese on top.

    Seasoning: If you want to amp up the flavor, sprinkle the tops of the sausage with a little Italian seasoning blend.

    Plate with two sausages and green beans.

    Can these be made in advance?

    Yes, you can assemble them, cover the baking dish with foil and store in the refrigerator up to the day before serving.

    How to store

    Let the leftovers cool and then transfer to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

    What to serve with stuffed sausages?

    Here are a few suggestions for side dishes:

    Low-carb options: spaghetti squash, broccoli, peas, zucchini

    Other options: sweet potato fries, copycat Wingstop fries, air fryer baked potato, garlic bread

    If you made this sausage recipe be sure to let me know in the comments.

    Plate of sausages and cheese with green beans.
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    Stuffed Sausage Recipe

    Simple stuffed sausage is an easy meal that only needs 3 ingredients. Great for a low-carb, Keto meal.
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time30 mins
    Total Time35 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: stuffed sausage
    Servings: 5
    Calories: 479kcal
    Author: Heather

    Ingredients

    • 5 Italian sausages or your favorite sausage with casing
    • 5 cheese sticks
    • 1 cup marinara sauce

    Instructions

    • Remove sausages from package. Use a sharp chef's knife, pairing knife, or sharp kitchen shears to slice the sausages from one end to the other. Make sure not to remove the casing and to only cut halfway through the sausage so the cheese doesn't melt out of the bottom.
    • Carefully place a cheese stick into the cut sausage. Press together to try and reform the sausage.
    • Pour marinara sauce into a baking dish. Spread it out to cover the bottom of the dish. Place the sausages into the dish in a single layer.
    • Cover the dish with foil and bake at 400 degrees for about 30-40 minutes. You will want the internal temperature of the sausage to reach at least 160 degrees F.
    • Serve warm.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 479kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 1296mg | Potassium: 446mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 216IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 2mg
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