Cudighi Sandwich
The Cudighi Sandwich is a favorite in Michigan's Upper Peninsula and we can see why: sweet and spicy sausage, melty cheese, and grilled vegetables with a rich tomato sauce on a roll.
Ingredients
- 16 oz hot Italian sausage
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp allspice
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 small red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 small green bell pepper thinly sliced
- ½ large white onion thinly sliced
- ½ cup prepared tomato sauce
- 3 slices mozzarella cheese
- 3 hard long rolls
- 2 tbsp butter
Recipe Instructions
- Gently cut the sausage casings lengthwise and put the sausage in a medium sized bowl. Repeat until all links are in.
- Add cinnamon, paprika, allspice, and nutmeg and mix with hands to combine evenly. Split into three even chunks and shape one at a time into a long thin patty. (Make about the size of the bread).
- Place a skillet over medium high heat and add olive oil. Add bell peppers and onion, sautéing until soft about 5 -7 minutes. Add salt and pepper and mix. Remove from heat and place in a bowl. Set aside.
- Cut your roll in half lengthwise and butter each piece. Lower heat to medium and add roll, cut side down, to toast the buns. Take off after browned, 3 - 4 minutes.
- On medium heat, add sausages (cook in batches if needed). Cook until browned on on side, about 5 minutes. Flip and cook for another 2 minutes. Lower heat to medium low, add cheese on top of patties, and cover with a lid or sheet pan. After a couple of minutes remove the cover (cheese should be melted). Remove from heat and set aside.
- Assemble. Place a dollop of heated up tomato sauce on the bottom bun and spread evenly. Add a sausage patty. Place peppers and onions on top. Add another small dollop of tomato sauce. Top with roll end.
Nutrition
Calories: 106kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 7gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 189mgPotassium: 44mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 262IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 161mgIron: 0.2mg
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