Loaded Pork Sausage and Pepper Heroes with Garlic Potato Wedges

These hearty heroes are a tribute to the classic Italian-American sandwich, loaded with crumbled pork sausage, sautéed peppers and onions and plenty of melted mozzarella. The secret is the garlic-buttered baguette that gets toasted until golden and crisp, then piled high with the savory filling and baked until bubbly.

Serve these sandwiches alongside crispy garlic potato wedges for a complete meal that’s sure to satisfy. It’s a fun, hands-on dinner that brings the flavors of a New York deli right to your kitchen.

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Ingredients

12 ounce Yukon Gold PotatoesView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Long Green PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit Yellow OnionView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Garlic PowderView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

9 ounce Longhini's Pork SausageView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1.5 ounce Tomato PasteView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon Italian SeasoningView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit Demi-BaguetteView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.5 cup Mozzarella CheeseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 teaspoon Olive OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon ButterView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Adjust oven racks to top and middle positions and preheat to 425°F. Wash and dry all produce. Cut potatoes into ½-inch-thick wedges. Halve, core and thinly slice green pepper into strips. Halve, peel and thinly slice half the onion (whole onion for 4 servings). Place 2 tablespoons butter in a small microwave-safe bowl; microwave until just softened, 10-15 seconds. Stir in ¼ teaspoon garlic powder and a pinch of salt. (Remaining garlic powder will be used later.)
2. Toss potatoes on a baking sheet with a drizzle of olive oil, remaining garlic powder, salt and pepper. Roast on top rack until browned and crispy, 20-25 minutes.
3. While potatoes roast, heat a large drizzle of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add green pepper, sliced onion and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly charred, 5-7 minutes. Add splashes of water as needed to prevent burning. Transfer to a plate.
4. Remove sausage from casings; discard casings. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in the same pan over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook, breaking up meat into pieces, until browned and cooked through, 4-6 minutes. If there’s excess grease, carefully pour it out.
5. Stir tomato paste, ½ cup water and half the Italian seasoning into the pan with sausage (for 4 servings, use 1 cup water and all Italian seasoning). Cook, stirring, until sauce is bubbling, 1-2 minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
6. When potatoes have about 5 minutes left, halve baguettes lengthwise, stopping before cutting all the way through. Spread cut sides with garlic butter. Place cut sides up on a second baking sheet (line with foil for easier cleanup). Toast on middle rack until bread is golden, 3-4 minutes. Carefully spoon sausage mixture onto bottom halves; top with veggies and mozzarella. Return to middle rack until cheese melts, 2-3 minutes more.
7. Close heroes, pressing down to secure. Divide between plates. Serve with potato wedges on the side.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use a different type of sausage?

Yes, you can substitute with any ground pork sausage or even Italian sausage (remove casings).

What can I use instead of demi-baguette?

You can use regular baguette, hoagie rolls or any crusty bread that can hold the fillings.

Can I make this recipe ahead of time?

The components can be prepped ahead, but assemble and bake just before serving for best texture.