Wondering what to serve with sausage and peppers? Look no further than these 50 delicious side dishes for your main dish! There's something for everyone in this amazing list!
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Ingredients You'll Need
Sausage and peppers is one of the easiest recipes because you only need a few simple ingredients that you can easily find in your local grocery store!
- Olive oil. Just a little to make sure the ingredients don't stick to the pan.
- Peppers. I like a combination of red bell pepper, green bell peppers, yellow bell pepper, and orange bell pepper.
- Yellow onion. Two small yellow onions or one large onion. Red onion would work too!
- Tomatoes. I like diced tomatoes, but you can use one small can of tomato sauce or a tablespoon of tomato paste with ½ cup of chicken broth.
- Sausage. One pound of your favorite sweet Italian sausage or mild sausage. Sausage is full of fennel seed and so much flavor, so we don't have to do much in terms of seasoning.
- Italian seasoning. For a little extra flavor.
- Salt and black pepper. To taste.
How To Make Sausage and Peppers
There are lots of different ways to make sausage and peppers. You can even grill the sausage on the grill in the Summer and saute up some peppers and onion right on the grill. Pile them high on a hoagie roll for a delicious Summer meal!
One Pot Sausage and Pepper Recipes
One pot sausage and peppers is easy to make and has little clean up!
Place your large skillet over medium heat. Cut the sausage in half and add them to the hot pot.
Cook the sausage for 1-2 minutes on each side.
While the sausage cooks, cut the peppers and white onion into slices. Top the sausage with the slices peppers and onions. Add the canned diced tomatoes and their juice. Sprinkle the Italian seasoning and just a little salt and pepper. Stir all the ingredients to combine.
Cover the pot and set your cook time to 20 minutes. Lower the heat to medium-low heat and let the sausage peppers simmer.
After 20 minutes, remove the lid and top with some fresh parsley. Serve immediately.
Instant Pot Sausage and Pepper Recipe
One of the best ways to use your Instant Pot is to make Instant Pot Sausage and Peppers! Wash the peppers and remove the stem and core. Cut them into strips. Set that aside.
Remove the peel from the onion. Cut the onion into strips. Set that aside.
Set the Instant Pot to saute for four minutes. Place 1 tablespoon of olive oil into the bottom of the Instant Pot. Add the sausage links to the bottom of the pot. Brown the sausage for two minutes on each side.
Cancel the saute function. Add the peppers, onions, diced tomatoes and their juice, and the Italian seasoning to the Instant Pot. Stir well.
Close the lid of the Instant Pot and make sure the knob on the lid is set to the sealing position. Set the Instant Pot to high pressure and the cook time to 15 minutes.
After 15 minutes, allow the Instant Pot to naturally release for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, quick release any leftover pressure.
Remove the lid and serve the sausage and peppers immediately.
What Kind of Sausage to Use
- Sweet Italian Sausage. A classic way to make this delicious recipe is to use sweet sausage.
- Hot Italian Sausages. Kick up the flavor of sausage and peppers by using spicy Italian sausage.
- Turkey Sausage. Turkey sausage comes in all different flavors. Use mild or spicy sausage for this recipe.
- Chicken Sausage. Chicken sausage is usually fully cooked and has lots of different flavors just like turkey sausage. Italian sausage links with chicken is a classic type that can be used instead of pork sausage.
How To Serve Sausage and Peppers
- On hoagie rolls. There's nothing better than sausage and peppers on crusty bread! You can also serve them with sourdough hot dog buns!
- With pasta. For a complete meal, add a little marinara sauce or tomato sauce to the sausage and peppers and serve it over your favorite pasta.
- With rice. Use white rice, brown rice, cauliflower rice, or a combination of your favorite rice.
- With veggies. Load up your plate your sausage and peppers and some of your favorite fresh vegetables. Roast green beans, mashed sweet potatoes, zucchini sticks,
Frequently Asked Questions
Keep leftover sausage and peppers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can reheat the sausage and peppers on the stove or in the microwave.
Definitely! Place the cooked sausage and peppers in a freezer friendly container and freeze up to 3 months. To defrost, place the container in the refrigerator until it defrosts completely and then reheat on the stove.
What To Serve With Sausage and Peppers
Ready in under 30 minutes and using only 10 ingredients, this Grilled Vegetable Quinoa Salad is a healthy side dish to your Sausage and Peppers dinner!
Salty olives, fresh basil, and delicious marinated artichokes bring this cold 10 Minute Tuscan Tortellini Salad together in no time!
A twist on the classic three bean salad, this 10 Minute Four Bean Salad is a delicious, healthy side dish. Creamy cannellini beans, crisp sweet peppers, and vibrant red wine vinegar bring this dish together in just a few minutes!
Ready in under 30 minutes, this Orzo Pesto Pasta Salad is satisfying and easy to make for your next barbecue! Creamy mozzarella, salty olives, and sweet tomatoes are all mixed with lemon and pesto for this Mediterranean inspired salad.
Ready in under 30 minutes, this Chicken and Bacon Caesar Pasta Salad is a perfect side dish to have at your next barbecue. Using ingredients you probably already have on hand, this pasta salad is creamy, cheesy, and full of bacon!
Creamy, crunchy, and ready in under 30 minutes, this Instant Pot Chicken Salad recipe is the perfect make-ahead lunch! Make a big batch on Sunday and enjoy this perfect lunch throughout the week!
A change from your typical pasta salad, this Linguine Pasta Salad is loaded with veggies and made with an easy vinaigrette! This is the perfect side dish to enjoy any time of the year!
Filled with beloved Italian flavors, this lightened-up classic is so good alongside a hearty helping of sausage and peppers!
This crispy air fried balsamic garlic broccoli is easy to make and so good. It is packed with flavor thanks to the balsamic.
When soup season comes around, it's time to make this Sourdough Discard Cornbread recipe to serve with it! Light, fluffy, and a great use for your leftover sourdough starter!
This super easy gouda mac and cheese recipe is super creamy, rich, and packed with flavors. It’s super delicious, quick, and easy to make in just under 30 minutes!
This Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese is a comforting meal any night of the week. It's a hearty side dish the whole family will love!
Authentic Pasta Fagioli (or Pasta Fazool as some people say) is a simple, meatless dinner that takes less than 25 minutes to make! Perfectly al dente pasta is mixed with creamy beans for an easy, satisfying dinner!
This Instant Pot Orzo is cooked to perfection in just two minutes! Add this orzo to any weeknight dinner for a satisfying meal! Serve this orzo as is or top it with your favorite sauce.
Ready in only a few minutes, Instant Pot Couscous is very simple to make and an easy side dish to any dinner! Serve this couscous plain or add veggies for a well-rounded dish!
Light, fluffy, and ready in 15 minutes, Instant Pot Long Grain Rice is the perfect side dish to any dinner. Serve this rice with your favorite chili, stir fry, sausage and peppers, or in a burrito bowl!
Creamy polenta with parmesan is the perfect vehicle to accompany savory sausage and peppers!
Full of Spring flavors, this Spring Pea Risotto is a perfect meatless dinner option or a great side dish to compliment any main course.
Creamy Pesto Potato Salad is a refreshing salad with roasted baby potatoes, fresh greens, and a creamy vegan cashew basil pesto!
This homemade house salad recipe is a fantastic way to add extra veggies to your meals. It's quick, easy, and relatively healthy!
An easy way to use up a loaf of old bread, this Roasted Vegetable Panzanella salad is a perfect, easy salad to add to any Summer menu.
This sweet and tangy Blueberry Goat Cheese Salad recipe is topped with sunflower seeds for crunch and the most delicious roasted garlic dressing.
Fresh chopped cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, feta cheese and herbs tossed in a tangy red wine vinaigrette. This cucumber tomato salad is healthy, light and loaded with flavor. It makes the perfect summer side dish!
This burrata caprese is so easy to make, with only 8 basic ingredients! Ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, and burrata cheese are all drizzled with a tangy balsamic dressing.
This Copycat Chick Fil A Superfood Salad is a delicious side you can make at home with a few simple ingredients! It's easy to prep and ready in just 20 minutes!
Traditional Caprese Salad Recipe (Insalata Caprese) made with alternating slices of juicy, ripe tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, fresh basil leaves, and olive oil. Naturally vegetarian and gluten-free, prepare this easy Caprese Salad in under 10 minutes and enjoy as a light lunch or dinner appetizer.
This Caesar salad is simple and easy to prepare and has all the classic flavors! It's made with crisp romaine lettuce, crunchy croutons, Parmesan cheese, and a classic Caesar dressing!
A super easy side salad that can be served two ways. Eat it hot, warm or cold, for a flexible serving option!
Broccoli Waldorf Salad is healthy and tasty, with a nice crunch and hint of sweetness! Perfect with casual entrees or for picnics.
This wedge salad recipe is chunks of iceberg lettuce topped with homemade blue cheese dressing, bacon, tomatoes and chives. A classic salad that’s easy to make, yet elegant enough to serve to company.
Nothing like a Courgette Ribbon Salad to lighten up any meal to make it even more delicious and nutritious! Highly versatile, this 10-minute salad can be served as a side dish to meatballs, sausages, poultry or fish!
This creamy coleslaw is made without mayo! It's packed with crunchy fresh veg and best of all, it's super easy to make.
This Easy Southern Coleslaw Recipe is tangy and crunchy with just a hint of sweet. The perfect dish for all your summertime parties, picnics and BBQs.
This simple Sourdough Focaccia is full of flavor and so easy to make! No kneading, and no fancy equipment, all you need is a little patience and a few high-quality ingredients! A great way to use your sourdough starter, this focaccia will be a new staple in your kitchen!
This simple Sourdough Focaccia is full of flavor and so easy to make! No kneading, and no fancy equipment, all you need is a little patience and a few high-quality ingredients! A great way to use your sourdough starter, this focaccia will be a new staple in your kitchen!
Soft and buttery, these fluffy Whole Wheat Dinner Rolls are so easy to make and much better than anything you would get in the store! In only a few hours, you'll have the most delicious rolls to serve with your dinner!
These simple soft Brioche Dinner Rolls are easy to make, made with only a few simple ingredients, and ready in just a few hours. They are a must make at your next dinner party!
This yummy Baguette Bread is easy to make and absolutely delicious! Perfectly crusty on the outside and fluffy on the inside, you'll love this bread.
Lemon & parmesan kick this vegetable side dish to amazing levels. Airy Fryer Broccolini is crispy, flavorful, & a great side dish.
This roasted broccoli rabe, also known as rapini, is a quick and delicious side dish to change up your weeknight dinners. Toss with red pepper flakes and freshly squeezed orange juice for a surprisingly delightful bite.
With the flavors of chili oil and garlic; this stir-fried asparagus is quick, delicious and makes a great side or appetizer for any meal!
An easy side dish or appetizer, these Italian stuffed mushrooms are full of parsley, garlic, parmesan cheese, and bread crumbs. This recipe features meaty cremini mushrooms, but this recipe works with classic button mushrooms as well!
Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes are a simple side dish ready in less than 20 minutes. Easy ingredients with the perfect crispy crunch and texture.
Crispy, crunchy, and so easy to make, Zucchini Fritte are a great appetizer to make for your family! If you are new to deep frying, this recipe is a great one to try out since it is so simple!
Mediterranean roasted vegetables are a versatile and easy to make side. With a root vegetable theme, this dish is satisfying and tasty.
Rich and delicious, this easy Creamed Corn Recipe sure beats anything from a can! All you need to make this classic side dish recipe is 10 minutes and a few simple ingredients!
What's the easiest way to cook fresh or frozen corn cobs? In the Instant Pot of course! Instant Pot corn on the cob is ready in 10 minutes and cooks up perfectly every time!
The perfect side dish, these easy Baked Brown Sugar Carrots are so simple to make and packed with flavor! Serve these brown sugar glazed carrots for a special occasion, or as a side for busy weeknights.
We love these Baked Avocado Fries as a more nutritious alternative to a junk food favorite!
You’ve never had Brussels sprouts like these! Our Parmesan Air Fryer Brussels sprouts are crispy, savory, and absolutely delicious!
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