TAILGATE SAUSAGES

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You'll need just a handful of ingredients to fix these tasty sandwiches. Fully cooked sausages are placed in buns with cheese and topped with giardiniera, then wrapped in foil so they're easy to transport and a breeze to grill. -Matthew Hass, Ellison Bay, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1/2 cup giardiniera, drained
1/2 teaspoon sugar
4 slices provolone cheese
4 brat buns or hot dog buns, split
4 cooked Italian sausage links
Additional giardiniera, optional

Steps:

In a bowl, combine giardiniera and sugar; set aside., Place cheese in buns; top with sausages and giardiniera mixture. Wrap individually in a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 12x10 in.). Grill, uncovered, over medium-hot heat for 8-10 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted. Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape. If desired, serve with additional giardiniera.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 584 calories, Fat 33g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 1401mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 31g protein.