Description
Smoked Sausage Grilled Cheese is a comforting and flavorful sandwich featuring smoky sausage, gooey melted cheese, and crisp buttery toasted bread. Perfect for any meal or snack, this easy-to-make recipe delivers a satisfying combination of smoky, savory, and cheesy flavors with a crunchy texture.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Smoked sausage: 4-6 oz, sliced into thin rounds or bite-sized pieces
- Bread: 2 slices thick-cut white or sourdough bread
- Cheese: 2-3 slices cheddar, mozzarella, or a cheese blend
- Butter: 2 tablespoons, softened for spreading
Optional Extras
- Mustard, pickles, or caramelized onions as desired
Instructions
- Prepare the smoked sausage: Slice the smoked sausage into thin rounds or bite-sized pieces to ensure even cooking and easy layering inside the sandwich.
- Butter the bread: Spread a generous layer of butter on one side of each slice of bread. This will give you that irresistible golden crust when grilling.
- Assemble the sandwich: Place one slice of bread, buttered side down, on a heated skillet. Layer with cheese, smoked sausage, any optional extras, then top with more cheese before finishing with the second bread slice, buttered side up.
- Grill to perfection: Cook on medium heat, pressing gently with a spatula until the bread is golden brown and the cheese melts evenly, usually about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Let it rest briefly and serve: Allow the sandwich to cool for a minute before slicing for gooey, melty enjoyment without the cheese running everywhere.
Notes
- Use freshly sliced cheese rather than pre-shredded for better melt and texture.
- Cook on medium heat to prevent burning and ensure smooth cheese melting.
- Press lightly with a spatula to encourage even grilling and melting.
- Try different breads like buttery brioche or artisan sourdough for enhanced flavor and sturdiness.
- If the smoked sausage isn’t fully cooked, precook by lightly sautéing before layering on the sandwich.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: smoked sausage, grilled cheese, sandwich, comfort food, easy recipe, cheesy sandwich, smoky sausage, quick lunch, dinner, snack
