BROILED SAUSAGE SANDWICHES

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"We've spiced up these open-faced sandwiches by adding jalapenos or extra cayenne from time to time," shares Patricia Inman of Lichfield, Minnesota. "I've even spread the sausage mixture on a loaf of French bread for a potluck dinner. It was devoured in a hurry," she adds.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

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Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds bulk Italian or pork sausage
1 medium onion, chopped
1 jar (14 ounces) pizza sauce
1 cup salsa
Dash cayenne pepper, optional
12 hamburger buns, split
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the pizza sauce, salsa and cayenne if desired; cook and stir, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Place buns, cut side up, on ungreased baking sheets. Broil 4 in. from the heat until lightly toasted. , Spread about 3 tablespoons sausage mixture over each bun half. Sprinkle with cheese. Broil for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted and lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 790mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 13g protein.