Happy August, Shabby Creek friends! It’s me, Claire, from A Little CLAIREification, back with another slow cooker favorite. This one is so easy you won’t believe it which is perfect as Back To School time draws near.
If there is one thing my Husband loves, it is Crockpot Italian Sausage and Pepper Sandwiches. He works hard and is always cooking up delicious food that I love so it’s nice to surprise him with one of his favorites every now and then.
I can toss all of the ingredients into the slow cooker and tell him not to peek or surprise him when he gets home from work.
Since the Hubs is 100% Italian American (yep, and he still married an Irish lass), it’s no wonder he has such an affection for dishes that have so much robust flavor like this one. The sausages & peppers are also excellent served over a little pasta too if you’d prefer.
Now, I am a cheese FREAK so I like to add cheese on the bread, then the sausage and sauce and top with more cheese. You can see how deliciously melty and gooey it is. I also add more banana peppers to mine but of course that is optional.
So here’s to another easy crock pot meal that I hope you will all enjoy and I will see you again in September! Enjoy the rest of your Summer in the meanwhile!
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CROCKPOT ITALIAN SAUSAGE & PEPPERS SANDWICHES
Ingredients
1 pound Italian sausage links (5 sausages)2 tbsp minced garlic
1 (16-ounce) bag frozen pepper stir-fry (with sliced green/red/yellow peppers and onions)
1/2 cup mild banana pepper rings (drained)
1 (26-ounce) jar tomato and basil pasta sauce
1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste with basil, garlic and oregano 1 tbsp italian seasoning (basil/oregano/thyme)
pepper, to taste Provolone cheese slices or shredded mozzarella for topping (optional) 5 Hoagie or sandwich rolls of your choice
Instructions
- Place sausages in slow cooker.
- Stir in the garlic, frozen pepper mix, banana peppers, tomato sauce, tomato paste, italian seasoning & pepper
- Cover, set heat to LOW and simmer 8-10 hours (or 4-5 hours on HIGH)
- 20 minutes before serving, wrap your hoagie rolls in aluminum foil and throw in a 350* oven for 10 minutes to warm (alternately, wrap two at a time in a paper towel and microwave for 20-30 seconds).
- If desired, place a slice of provolone cheese into each hoagie roll.
- Spoon a sausage and the red sauce pepper mixture into the hoagie rolls.
- Top with another slice of provolone cheese or shredded mozzarella if desired (I like cheese).
Crockpot Italian Sausage and Pepper Sandwiches
Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage links 5 sausages
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 16-ounce bag frozen pepper stir-fry (with sliced green/red/yellow peppers and onions)
- 1/2 cup mild banana pepper rings drained
- 1 26-ounce jar tomato and basil pasta sauce
- 1 6-ounce can tomato paste with basil, garlic and oregano
- 1 tbsp italian seasoning basil/oregano/thyme
- pepper to taste
- Provolone cheese slices or shredded mozzarella for topping optional
- 5 Hoagie or sandwich rolls of your choice
Instructions
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Place sausages in slow cooker.
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Stir in the garlic, frozen pepper mix, banana peppers, tomato sauce, tomato paste, italian seasoning & pepper
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Cover, set heat to LOW and simmer 8-10 hours (or 4-5 hours on HIGH)
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20 minutes before serving, wrap your hoagie rolls in aluminum foil and throw in a 350* oven for 10 minutes to warm (alternately, wrap two at a time in a paper towel and microwave for 20-30 seconds).
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If desired, place a slice of provolone cheese into each hoagie roll.
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Spoon a sausage and the red sauce pepper mixture into the hoagie rolls.
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Top with another slice of provolone cheese or shredded mozzarella if desired
Carrie @Frugal Foodie Mama says
August 5, 2014 at 9:42 amThese sandwiches look amazing, Claire! And of course, I just LOVE anything that I can make in my slow cooker. 😉 This one would also be awesome for game day! Pinned & sharing!
Claire @ A Little Claireification says
August 5, 2014 at 11:48 amThanks Carrie and YES – perfect for game day and tailgating too!!
Zainab says
August 5, 2014 at 10:09 amOh my gosh! My husband will probably kill for his. He loves anything Italian stuffed in a sandwich. This looks so good!
Claire @ A Little Claireification says
August 5, 2014 at 11:49 amMaybe it’s a man thing!! But I devoured the ONE I got since the Hubs and teen ate the other four. 😉
Julie @ This Gal Cooks says
August 5, 2014 at 3:36 pmYUM! I love that you topped them with one of my favs…BANANA PEPPERS! Great recipe, Claire! Wish I had one of these sandwiches right now. 🙂
Patty says
August 5, 2014 at 4:31 pmYou are Gaelic and Garlic.
Claire @ A Little Claireification says
August 10, 2014 at 9:10 amLOL Patty I love it! That made my day. 🙂
Diane says
August 5, 2014 at 6:03 pmDelicious!!! Must. Make. Soon! Thank you for the inspiration! I just don’t use my slow cooker enough!
Hallie says
July 27, 2016 at 1:55 amIf I coianumcmted I could thank you enough for this, I’d be lying.
Cynthia says
August 5, 2014 at 7:58 pmThese sandwches look wonderful. I think I will try them with my family~ Thank you!
Amy @ Ms. Toody Goo Shoes says
August 5, 2014 at 9:01 pmBe still my heart! I pinned this immediately. The sausage and peppers sound delicious enough, but the cheese just put it over the top for me!
Lisa @ Cooking with Curls says
August 6, 2014 at 6:56 pmYou had me at cheese, Claire! They look delicious, and one more recipe that I can try out in my new crockpot. 😉
Brenda says
August 9, 2014 at 1:33 pmI made these the another day and they are sooo good my whole family love them this recipe is a keeper.
Claire @ A Little Claireification says
August 10, 2014 at 9:12 amThat’s fantastic, thanks so much for the review Brenda! Glad you all enjoyed them!
elsa says
October 7, 2014 at 12:36 amhey hi from all over the other side of the world … Australia … just wondering, I don’t have a slow cooker … GASP … can these be cooked in the oven and reach the same (similar) desired effect ???
Cheers
Elsa xx
Claire @ A Little Claireification says
October 7, 2014 at 9:11 amOh my goodness, Elsa. Girl, get yourself a slow cooker! 🙂 In the meanwhile, you could use a sauce pot on the stove top to cook and simmer the sausages. Good luck!
Rena says
July 27, 2016 at 1:12 amYou really saved my skin with this inoanmftior. Thanks!
Brandi P says
September 14, 2015 at 9:58 amOH MY GOSH!!!! This is hands down one of the best sandwiches we have EVER!! Thank you for this recipe!!!