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Recipe Index » Popular » Grilling » Caprese-Style Italian Sausages

Caprese-Style Italian Sausages

Published by Meaghan on July 14, 2014 | last updated on February 7, 2022.

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Things have been a little quiet around the dinner table here lately. So when I came across this idea I thought, why don’t you get a little conversation going, you conversation starter, you. They definitely did the trick. Everyone had something to say, and all opinion were unanimous. These were delicious, and a nice change up to our normal way of eating Italian sausages, which was smothered with caramelized onions and peppers.

Caprese salad makes the perfect topping for Italian sausage. The hubs and I prefer a more traditional Caprese salad (‘relish’) with chunks of creamy, melt in your mouth fresh mozzarella, but the sons like their cheese melted on top… so, melted it is! They make a great addition to any cook out or get together, and they’re great for an easy lunch, or even dinner.

Caprese-Style Italian Sausages

 4 Sons 'R' Us: Caprese-Style Italian Sausages

recipe adapted from Lemons For Lulu

5 Italian sausage links
2 roma tomatoes, chopped
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1-2 tsp dried basil
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

Directions

1. Let your grill preheat on medium. Before putting the sausages on the grill, use a fork to poke a few holes in each one to allow steam to escape and a quicker cook time. When the grill’s ready, grill the sausages for about 10 minutes per side, or until cooked through.

2. When sausage is done, put them in buns and top with the shredded cheese and basil. Drizzle each sausage with a little oil and a little vinegar.
3. Place the assembled sausages on a baking sheet. Put them in the oven under a broiler until the cheese is nice and melted.
4. Top with tomatoes and serve!

If you’d prefer the more traditional Caprese style, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. We’ve had it both ways, but the sons prefer their cheese melted. To make a Caprese relish, use 1/4 cup diced fresh mozzarella in place of the shredded. And 2 tbsp coarsely chopped fresh basil instead of the dried. When sausages are ready, sprinkle with the cheese, basil and tomatoes.Drizzle with the balsamic and oil and serve.

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  1. apuginthekitchen says

    July 14, 2014 at 7:40 pm

    Yummy Meaghan, I love a caprese salad and adding sausage sounds really delicious!

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    • 4 Sons 'R' Us says

      July 24, 2014 at 4:28 pm

      It’s genius!

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  2. Lori says

    July 14, 2014 at 8:26 pm

    Yummy! This sounds so good! We love sausage around here, so I could totally see trying this!

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  3. Miz Helen says

    July 19, 2014 at 4:04 pm

    What a great dish, we will really enjoy your Caprese Style Italian Sausages! Thanks for sharing with Full Plate Thursday, I always look forward to your visits!
    Come Back Soon,
    Miz Helen

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    • 4 Sons 'R' Us says

      July 24, 2014 at 4:29 pm

      Thank you so much Helen. I love visiting and seeing what’s on everybody;s plates each week 🙂

      Reply
  4. 2crochethooks says

    July 22, 2014 at 9:33 pm

    I was excited to see this recipe! We bought Italian sausages the other day for a particular recipe and that is the only one I had! Now I have two 🙂

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    • 4 Sons 'R' Us says

      July 24, 2014 at 4:29 pm

      You’ll have to let me know what you think. We always have some on hand around here.

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