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Servings
4
Prep Time
10
minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes

Italian Sausage Melt -- Sizzling Sausage Grill Recipe

This delicious Panini recipe combines the classic Italian Caprese ingredients of fresh mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, fresh basil and balsamic vinegar. Easy to assemble and even easier to enjoy!
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Ingredients

  • 4 links

    Johnsonville® Fresh Italian Sweet or Mild Sausage

  • 8 slices

    Fresh mozzarella cheese

  • 2 medium

    Tomatoes, sliced

  • 1/4 cup

    Balsamic reduction or balsamic vinaigrette

  • 1

    Round loaf focaccia bread (14 ounces)

  • 2 tablespoons

    Butter, softened

  • Garlic Salt and Pepper to taste

  • Basil leaves

Directions

  1. Grill sausage on the Johnsonville Sizzling Sausage Grill (or your favorite cooking method). Let cool slightly; slice in half lengthwise.

  2. Brush each side of cheese and tomato with balsamic reduction. Sprinkle tomatoes with garlic salt and pepper.

  3. Slice focaccia in half horizontally; then cut into quarters to make 4 sandwiches.

  4. Arrange tomatoes, cheese, basil and sausage on the bottom halves of each focaccia quarter; replace bread tops.

  5. Spread butter over outside of sandwiches.

  6. Grill on a panini press or in a skillet until cheese is melted.