SLOPPY OTTOS

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My version of sloppy joes comes from an old family recipe. Make these sandwiches even more German by stacking everything on a pretzel bun. -Jason Koren, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 pound bulk spicy pork sausage
1-1/2 cups sauerkraut, rinsed and well drained
2 medium green and/or sweet yellow peppers, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
8 pretzel or regular hamburger buns, split
8 slices provolone cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat 4-6 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; drain. Add sauerkraut, peppers and onion; cook and stir 8-10 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender., Spoon meat mixture onto bun bottoms; place cheese over meat. Replace tops. Place on a baking sheet. Bake 4-6 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 494 calories, Fat 24g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 1042mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 20g protein.