The flavors and fun of a pizza without heating up the kitchen! Grill the sausage like a burger and put it all on a bun!
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1-1/2 pounds bulk Italian sausage
- 6 to 8 oz. Mozerella cheese, sliced
- 4 cups fresh arugula
- 1 to 2 cups pizza sauce (jarred or homemade)
- Pepperoni, tomato slices, onion slices, etc.
- 4 ciabatta rolls
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First, mix the olive oil with the garlic and let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
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Make patties with bulk Italian sausage. We used sweet - and make 'em thick!
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Next slice up the cheese, tomatoes, and other condiments. Brush the rolls with the garlic oil.
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Grill the patties on medium heat.
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About half way through, put the buns on the grill shelf and flip the patties.
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About ten minutes before they are done, lay a couple slices of cheese on the top. Continue to grill for about five minutes. If you want to add pepperoni, this is a good time to do it. It will sit in the melted cheese and have wonderfully crispy edges.
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In the mean time, place the sauce in a skillet and bring it to a simmer. Put the cooked patties in and simmer together for about 3 to 5 minutes.
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Build the burger by spreading each bun with some pizza sauce, top with the cheesed up patty, some arugula and any other topping that you think would be wonderful - like pepperoncinis, fresh tomato slices, olives and/or onions. Put the top on and take a bite!
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Pizza on a bun with no heat in the kitchen!