Open-Faced Italian Sausage Sandwich Melt -

When you’re in the mood for toasty sandwich with a spicy kick, I highly recommend trying this delicious open-faced Italian sausage sandwich melt recipe. Between the spicy sausage and sauteed veggies, it has the perfect amount of flavor, all topped with melted mozzarella cheese. What’s not to love?

close up of open faced spicy sausage sandwich melt

Here’s What You’ll Need:

Ingredients for Open-Faced Italian Sausage Sandwich Melt:

1 package Italian sausage (hot)
1 cup red onion, sliced
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
sandwich rolls
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation:

Heat your skillet on medium to medium high.
Cut your Italian sausage lengthwise to allow for faster cooking and lay flat on the skillet. Cook several minutes before flipping. Allow to cook all the way through, so there is no pink left in your sausage. Roughly 5-7 minutes.
Cut sausage into smaller pieces. Allow to simmer another minute then remove from pan and set aside.
Saute onions and mushrooms, adding salt and pepper to taste. Remove and set aside.
Turn oven to broil.
Open sandwich rolls and layer with Italian sausage, veggies, and cheese.
Melt in the oven for 2-3 minutes.

mushrooms red onion and uncooked sausage

Open-Faced Italian Sausage Sandwich Melt with Options

Whether you’re looking for a new lunch or dinner to try, this is an easy recipe to whip up! Not a sandwich lover? No problem! Make a few sandwiches for the family and cook up a bowl of pasta for yourself. Blend the Italian sausage and veggies into the pasta and you have yourself a delicious alternative!