Description
This Smoked Sausage Chimichurri Sandwich is the perfect tailgate treat—smoky Eckrich sausage, caramelized onions, melty provolone, zesty chimichurri, and a kick of chipotle mayo all packed into a toasted French baguette.
Ingredients
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- 1 Eckrich Original Skinless Smoked Sausage Rope, cut in half & flayed open
- 2 cups onions, sliced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 3 slices provolone cheese
- French baguette, cut into 6-inch segments and halved
- Chimichurri Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup parsley, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, pressed
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional Chipotle Mayo Ingredients:
- Chipotle in adobo sauce, stemmed and pureed
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
Instructions
- Preheat fire to medium-high heat and place a cast iron pan or plancha over the flame for 1–2 minutes.
- Add sliced onions with a bit of oil to the skillet and cook for 3–4 minutes until soft.
- Add the flayed smoked sausage rope and cook for 4 minutes per side.
- Add butter and brown sugar to the onions, letting them caramelize, then top with provolone cheese.
- Remove the sausage and onion-cheese mixture from the skillet.
- Grill baguette segments on the plancha for 2–3 minutes until lightly toasted.
- Combine all chimichurri ingredients in a bowl. Separately, mix the chipotle mayo ingredients (if using).
- To build the sandwich, spread chipotle mayo inside the toasted baguette. Add the onion-cheese mixture, smoked sausage, and chimichurri. Serve and enjoy.
Notes
- Use a plancha or flat cast iron surface for best caramelization and flavor.
- Chimichurri and chipotle mayo can be made ahead of time for convenience.
- Great for game day, cookouts, or hearty dinners.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1250mg
- Fat: 48g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 28g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg