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Week of 7/1/24

Sausage Dogs with Peppers and Onions
and broccoli slaw / watermelon / potato chips

Active: 30 Total: 30
Original GF Paleo Vegetarian
Sausage Dogs with Peppers and Onions

These elevated sausage dogs are a great choice for a backyard barbecue, a camp cookout, or a weeknight dinner at home. Make-ahead sides and quick-cooking protein means that you can spend more time doing the things you love. Happy (kitchen) Independence Day!
Cooking methods: This recipe includes instructions for using the grill or stovetop. Select your preferred method.

Tags
Make Ahead, Grill Friendly, Quick and Easy
Proteins
Sausage
Cuisines
American
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Ingredients

Metric
Servings:
4
Watermelon:
  • Watermelon - 1 lb , cubes or wedges
Sausage Dogs with Peppers and Onions:
  • Onions, large - 1 , sliced
  • Bell peppers, any color - 2 , sliced
  • Oil, cooking - 1 Tbsp
  • Sausage, any smoked or pre-cooked - 4 links (sub any raw sausage links)
  • Buns - 4 (any hot dog buns or hoagie rolls)
  • Peppers, jarred pepperoncini (opt) - 1/3 cup , sliced
  • Condiments of choice - for serving (such as mayonnaise or mustard)
  • Potato chips - 4 oz , for serving (sub any type of chips)
Broccoli Slaw:
  • Mayonnaise - 1/3 cup
  • Yogurt, plain or Greek - 2 Tbsp
  • Vinegar, apple cider - 2 Tbsp
  • Honey - 2 tsp
  • Mustard, Dijon - 2 tsp
  • Green onions - 2 stalks , chopped; green and white parts combined
  • Broccoli slaw mix - 12 oz (sub coleslaw mix)
  • Pepitas / pumpkin seeds - 1/3 cup (sub sunflower seeds)

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Prep

  1. Onions / Bell peppers - (If prepping right before cooking, get grill heating first.) Prep as directed and combine. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)

  2. Make dressing - Whisk together mayonnaise, yogurt, vinegar, honey, and mustard until combined. Season to taste with some salt and pepper. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)

  3. Green onions / Watermelon - Prep as directed and store separately. (Can be done 1 day ahead)

  4. Make slaw - In a large serving or mixing bowl, combine green onions, broccoli slaw mix, and pepitas. Toss with dressing and season to taste with some salt and pepper. (Can be done 1 day ahead)

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Make

  1. Heat grill to 450F / 232C. Clean the grates and brush with some cooking oil..

  2. Toss bell peppers and onions with cooking oil and some salt. Grill peppers and onions with the lid closed until tender (stir them occasionally but try not to open the lid too much), 8 to 10 minutes.

  3. While peppers and onions cook, grill sausages until they are heated through and have grill marks on all sides. (Note: If using raw sausage links, grill until sausages are cooked all the way through.)

  4. When sausages, peppers, and onions are nearly done, toast the buns on the grill if you’d like.

  5. Fill buns with sausages, peppers, and onions. Top with pepperoncini (if using) and your choice of condiments.

  6. If broccoli slaw was made ahead, give it a stir.

  7. Serve sausage dogs with broccoli slaw, watermelon, and chips on the side. Enjoy!

Prep

  1. Onions / Bell peppers - Prep as directed and combine. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)

  2. Make dressing - Whisk together mayonnaise, yogurt, vinegar, honey, and mustard until combined. Season to taste with some salt and pepper. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)

  3. Green onions / Watermelon - Prep as directed and store separately. (Can be done 1 day ahead)

  4. Make slaw - In a large serving or mixing bowl, combine green onions, broccoli slaw mix, and pepitas. Toss with dressing and season to taste with some salt and pepper. (Can be done 1 day ahead)

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Make

  1. Heat a large skillet with cooking oil over medium-high heat. Add peppers and onions with a pinch of salt and saute until tender and browned in spots, 8 to 10 minutes (reduce heat if they seem to be burning). Transfer to a bowl and cover to keep warm.

  2. Return pan to heat and add a bit more oil if it seems dry. Add sausages to the pan and cook, turning occasionally, until heated through and golden brown on all sides. (Note: If using raw sausage links, grill until sausages are cooked all the way through.)

  3. Toast the buns if you’d like.

  4. Fill buns with sausages, peppers, and onions. Top with pepperoncini (if using) and your choice of condiments.

  5. If broccoli slaw was made ahead, give it a stir.

  6. Serve sausage dogs with broccoli slaw, watermelon, and chips on the side. Enjoy!

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