Huey's Italian Sausage Dog

Take your taste buds on a flavorful journey with Huey’s Italian Sausage Dog, a hearty and satisfying twist on the classic hot dog! Featuring juicy, grill-kissed Italian sausage links nestled inside toasted buttery hoagie rolls, this recipe is elevated with a colorful medley of sautéed bell peppers and caramelized onions infused with garlic and a hint of spice. Topped with melted mozzarella or provolone cheese, these sausage dogs are baked to gooey perfection for the ultimate comfort food experience. Perfect for weeknight dinners, game-day gatherings, or casual cookouts, this recipe combines savory indulgence with Italian-inspired flavors. Pair with marinara sauce for dipping or enjoy as is—these loaded sausage dogs will have everyone coming back for more!

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 Italian sausage links
• 4 Hoagie rolls or hot dog buns
• 1 Green bell pepper
• 1 Red bell pepper
• 1 Yellow onion
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 Garlic cloves
• 1 cup Mozzarella cheese or provolone cheese
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 2 tablespoons Butter

Directions

Step 1

Preheat a grill or stovetop grill pan to medium heat.

Step 2

Place the Italian sausage links on the grill and cook for 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until fully cooked with internal temperatures reaching 160°F (70°C). Set aside once done.

Step 3

While the sausages cook, prepare the vegetables: slice the green and red bell peppers into thin strips, and slice the onion into thin rings. Mince the garlic cloves.

Step 4

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the sliced peppers and onions for 6-8 minutes until softened and slightly caramelized. Add minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for an additional 2 minutes, then remove from heat.

Step 5

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 6

Slice the hoagie rolls or hot dog buns lengthwise, but don’t cut all the way through. Spread a thin layer of butter on the insides of the rolls.

Step 7

Toast the buttered buns in the oven for 3-5 minutes until lightly crispy.

Step 8

Place one sausage link in each toasted roll and top with a generous portion of sautéed peppers and onions.

Step 9

Sprinkle shredded mozzarella or provolone cheese over each sausage dog.

Step 10

Place the assembled sausage dogs on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Step 11

Serve hot, optionally with a side of marinara sauce for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1338.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3116.3

Total Fat 187.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 75.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.5g
Cholesterol 453.8mg	0%
Sodium 6646.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 221.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.1g	0%
Total Sugars 31.9g
Protein 128.0g	0%

Vitamin D 55.8IU	0%
Calcium 1489.8mg	0%
Iron 17.5mg	0%
Potassium 2058.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.7%

Protein: 16.6%

Carbs: 28.7%