Did you know that with one simple trick you can stuff your own sausage? In just five minutes I stuffed Italian sausage with mozzarella cheese and popped it into the oven to bake for dinner. This Stuffed Sausage Recipe is perfect for any night of the week.
I am the queen of fast dinners. And by that, I don't mean I make the most delicious fast dinners all the time (although some are pretty darn good) what I mean is that most nights of the weeks 5 pm rolls around and I haven't even thought about dinner yet. But somehow I get it on the table by 6 anyway!
During the school year, the afternoons are packed full of homework, emptying lunch boxes, washing school uniforms (because someone always falls into the mud or spills their lunch) and other mom tasks. And then in the summertime just seems to fly by. Easy dinners like this stuffed sausage are always a necessity no matter the month.
I have a few tips for last minute dinners that are still real food (because we all know frozen pizza is quick and easy - and we are not above that in my house either).
1. Always have fresh or thawed meat in the fridge. And/or meat that cooks quickly from frozen like individually frozen chicken tenders.
2. Always have steam bags of frozen veggies and/or washed and ready fresh vegetables and salad greens.
3. Keep a stocked pantry with a variety of spice blends.
4. Have a nice assortment of condiments in the fridge.
With those items, you can put dinner together in a flash.
How to Make Stuffed Sausage
So, my trick to stuffing sausage is simple. Use kitchen shears to split open the casing along one side. Do not remove the casing. Simple open the sausage down the middle, stuff in the cheese stick, and then reform the sausage around the cheese stick.
Can I stuff the sausage with other ingredients?
You can use this same method and add any ingredient you like to your sausage. I want to try adding some lightly sauteed peppers and onions to the sausage. I know you can buy sausage at the grocery store with peppers and onions added in but I'm positive they will taste so much better with fresh.
What sauce should I use for Stuffed Sausage
I use any no sugar added marinara.
Before, above. After, below. The cheese gooed out a little bit but for the most part, it stayed inside each stuffed sausage link.
A few of our favorite quick low carb meals are:
Chicken tenders with a creamy parmesan sauce with broccoli.
Turkey burgers on top of salad.
Tacos with all the fixings. (This is even easier if you make a big batch of taco meat and freeze some).
And this stuffed sausage.
For a whole list of dinners with less than 5 ingredients check out my post on Easy Keto Meals with 5 Ingredients or Less! This has over 25 Low Carb Entrees.
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Stuffed Sausage Recipe
Ingredients
- 5 Italian sausage links about 1.5-2 pounds
- 5 mozzarella cheese sticks
- ½ cup marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400.
- Use kitchen scissors to cut a sausage down the side. Do not remove the casing. Put a mozzarella stick inside the sausage and press it back into its shape. Put it casing side down in an 8 x 10-inch baking pan. Repeat with the remaining sausage.
- Pour the marinara sauce over the sausage.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes until the sausage is 160 when checked with a meat thermometer.
Vanessa says
This was AMAZING! Affordable, easy, kid approved and so delicious! Will be on our regular meal rotation!
Tara says
I want to add cauliflower rice to this. would you suggest cooking the cauliflower in the oven with the sauce and sausage?
Taryn says
Yes. You can put it under the sausage.
Rachael C. says
Cooking this now! My house smells delicious. I sautéed onions, garlic, and green peppers and put them on top. Pairing with steamed lemon broccoli. Can’t wait to try!
Lynnae Fosburgh says
I have made this many times now with different types of sausage and it is always delicious! Wondering if this could be put in the crock pot and if you have tried before?
Taryn says
I have not tried this in the crockpot but it should work!
STACI MOULTON says
DO YOU FRY UP PEPPERS AND ONIONS AND JUST POUR ONTOP? JUST CURIOUS ON WHAT TO DO WITH THE PEPPERS AND ONIONS?
Taryn says
My recipe doesn't call for peppers and onions but if I was going to add them I'd probably saute them first. If you add them raw they will end more 'al dente' and I prefer mine softer.
Eleanor says
Made this last night, and it's definitely in our rotation now. I didn't use any marinara and didn't have any other sauce lying around, so I just cooked the sausages without the sauce and stuffed 'em with shredded mozz, then topped them with sauteed mushrooms and onions, and finally paired it with asparagus. Wow, it was fantastic!
Tracy says
Ooo making it tonight for the first time!! I’m going to add zucchini, squash along with peppers and onions!
Renee says
Awesome!! Next time while I am stuffing sausage, I will take penne and let it soak in boiled water in my baking dish. Once sausage is stuffed i will drain penne, put layer of sauce in bottom of pan, penne, then sausages on top. cover tightly with foil and bake.
Nat says
Made this for dinner tonight as a twist on boring old sausages. Was so easy and delicious. Will definitely make it again. Thanks for sharing 😊
Laura Dohoney says
Am going to try and add fresh spinach to the Italian sausage while baking. Any ideas?
Taryn says
I'd just put the sausage on top of the spinach. Once the spinach wilts drain the liquid and add the sauce.
Milly says
Making this tonight!
Diamond says
How long should I bake if I'm using precooked sausage?
Taryn says
I'm not sure you'll be able to put the cheese sticks into pre-cooked sausage. If you can't you can put cheese on top. You only need to bake until it is hot. Maybe 20-25 minutes at 350.
Renita says
On my way to the kitchen to make this right now. Excellent idea.
Tammy says
I can't wait to try this! I'll add peppers and onions to cook in the sauce.
Sandra Catallo says
Exactly my thoughts, peppers and onions and in the oven it goes! Can't wait til it's done!
Neva says
So easy and so good! Thanks for sharing
June says
Shut the door! Didn't know what to make for dinner, went onto Pinterest and BAM! this was the first recipe I saw and it's perfect!! And also, duh, why didn't I think of of that, lol
Lyn says
Can there be a different sauce. Red sauce upsets my stomach
Taryn says
Of course. This would be great with pesto or alfredo sauce.
Denise says
I’m anxious to try this. What a great idea!
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks again,
Denise
Wilhelmina Wessel says
This is one I've gotta try!
Lane Patten says
I love how easy this is! I have a feeling it will be a staple in our rotation!