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What to Serve with Sausage and Peppers

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Sausage and Peppers is a classic dish that is both versatile and flavorful, a real go-to meal for a lot of households. With all of those flavors, it can be hard to decide what to serve with sausage and peppers. Luckily for you, we've got you covered.

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Why You'll Love These Recipes

  • There is a ton of flavors and textures to choose from with this list of recipes.
  • They're easy to make and all of them pair perfectly with sausage and peppers.
  • There's a wide variety or recipes to choose from, from seasoned fries to pasta, vegetables, and more.

Selecting the Right Sausage

  • Sweet Italian Sausage: A classic choice for a tasty Sausage and Peppers recipe. Made from pork, fennel, garlic, and typically other spices, the sweetness from this combination makes a nice balance to the entire meal. 
  • Hot Italian Sausage: A spicier combination of meat, similar to a Sweet Italian Sausage with other spicy elements. 
  • Chicken Sausage: A healthier option, as it is lower in fat and calories than pork sausage, and comes in many varieties of flavors. 
  • Turkey Sausage: Another lean option offering the same savory flavors as Pork Sausages, but with fewer calories and low fat.
  • Bratwurst: This German sausage is typically made from pork, veal, or beef and contains an appealing blend of spices that have a pleasing taste and is best prepared on the grill.

The choice is yours to select your favorite sausage to complete this Sausage and Peppers recipe. They all work great.

Versatile Side Dishes

Sausage and peppers are a great start to a meal, but as delicious as they are, you need something more to make a complete dinner. There are so many great options, with vegetables, starches, and breads taking the top spot.

Vegetables 

Using a variety of vegetables like mushrooms, onions, broccoli, and zucchini will create a full-rounded appetizing meal.

  • Mushrooms and Onions: A classic side is mushrooms and onions.
  • Broccoli: Green veggies like broccoli not only add flavor and texture to the dish but nice color as well.
  • Zucchini: This versatile vegetable pairs well with the Sausage and Peppers recipe.

Starches 

Serving a Sausage and Peppers dish can be even more satisfying with a delectable starch. Here are some mouthwatering starchy side dishes below. 

  • Pasta: Sausage and peppers are right at home on a bed of your favorite pasta.
  • Potato-Based Sides: Mashed, roasted, or baked potatoes all work with sausage and peppers. Even potato salad is a nice, creamy side to sausage and peppers.
  • Rice and Risotto: Rice and Risotto dishes are an interesting starchy side.

Bread-Based Options

  • Classic Garlic Bread: Garlic bread or garlic cheese bread are both classics.
  • Cream Cheese Biscuits: Cream cheese biscuits are extra fluffy and rich.
  • Onion Sage Bread: A unique bread option is onion sage bread. The combination of sage and onions is a savory taste that pairs perfectly with sausage and peppers.

If you choose to serve your Sausage and Peppers on a hoagie roll or your favorite bun, you may want to toast your cut buns under your broiler for a few minutes and add some cheese, if desired.

Salads and Cold Dishes

Salads and Cold dishes offer a nice balance of flavors and textures when served alongside Sausage and Peppers.

  • Pasta Salads: Whether creamy or vinegar-based, pasta salads add extra flavor and texture to a meal of sausage and peppers.
  • Coleslaw: All kinds of coleslaw options work well.
  • Cucumber Salad: Cool, creamy, fresh cucumber salad pairs well with the zesty flavor of sausage and peppers.

Beverage Choices

Matching your Sausage and Peppers meal with a tasty drink will definitely enhance the whole dining experience and be more satisfying. There are many ideal beverages that go well to complete the full meal. 

  • Beer: An excellent choice to satisfy your Sausage and Pepper dish can be beer. There are various types of beer to choose from whether it’s something light, crisp lager, or just pilsner.
  • Non-Alcoholic Options: A refreshing glass of lemonade or sparkling water will always work well. Of course, for something bubbly and sweet, classic pop like Coca-Cola, Pepsi, or Dr Pepper are excellent choices.

FAQ

What do I serve with Italian sausages?

When you're serving Italian sausages, you will want to use traditional Italian flavors in your side dishes. Classic options include pasta with marinara or Alfredo sauce, garlic bread, bruschetta, Caprese salad, or a salad with simple Italian dressing.

Can Sausage and Peppers be used to make sandwiches? 

Absolutely. Try serving Sausage and Peppers with a strong bun to hold all the delicious ingredients together. Some nice sides for this sandwich include fries, potato or green salad, pickles, and coleslaw. Check our best dips for ideas of sauces to serve.

What are some sauces to serve with Sausage and Peppers?

Some nice options include spicy mustard, marinara sauce, or a sprinkle of olive oil and balsamic vinegar to complement the entire dish. You can even opt for thicker options like gravies if you like.

What to Serve with Sausage and Peppers

The recipes you'll find here pair so well with the classic combination of sausage and peppers. From the earthy, spicy flavors of Jamaican rice and beans to crispy, zest parmesan green beans, creamy alfredo pasta, smoked green beans, and more, you'll find something you love!

Jamaican Rice and Peas Recipe
This Jamaican rice and peas recipe is loaded with the bold authentic flavors of Jamaica and makes a great side dish for almost anything.
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Risotto Pasta
This risotto pasta combines everything we love about risotto with delicious orzo pasta. It makes a great side dish for almost anything.
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Easy Coconut Ginger Rice
Coconut ginger rice is light and fluffy and full of sweet and fragrant flavor. It's the perfect side for all your favorite dishes, and it's so easy to make!
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Air Fryer Parmesan Green Beans
Green beans are a classic side but these air fryer parmesan green beans are so full of flavor, they beat classic by a long shot! These air fryer green beans are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and full of flavor.
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Old-Fashioned Cucumbers and Onions in Vinegar
When it comes to making cucumber salad, my gran knew what she was doing. She taught me all about making old-fashioned cucumbers and onions in vinegar. That's why I lovingly sometimes call this dish, Grandma's Best Cucumber Salad. It's made with crispy slices of cucumber and onion in a simple dill vinegar dressing!
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Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Easy Bacon Wrapped Asparagus or Prosciutto is keto, with or without brown sugar, this oven baked, broiled or grilled asparagus wrapped in bacon is the best!
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Green Beans with Bacon and Brown Sugar
Warning: these green beans can be addictive! Made with bacon, brown sugar, onion, garlic, soy sauce and simmered in broth for hours, you can easily see why.
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Homemade Taco Bell Nacho Fries Air Fryer
Craving Taco Bell Nacho Fries? Look no further. These copycat Taco Bell nacho fries are crispy, cheesy and delicious! Just like the original only even better. Amped up with a bit of spice, these nacho fries are flavor personified!
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Red Red Rice
Red Red Rice is an easy side dish that we have been making for years. So different and a tasty change from traditional rice dishes with so many options!
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Summer Alfredo Pasta Recipe
This summer alfredo pasta recipe is one of the easiest you'll ever make. It's light and delicious, and requires no roux!
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Brown Sugar Bacon Green Bean Bundles
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Frozen Sweet Potato Fries in Air Fryer
Air fryer frozen sweet potato fries always come out perfectly. Golden and crispy on the outside and tender and fluffy on the inside.
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Smoked Green Beans
Smoked Green Beans are buttery, garlicky, and full of smoky flavor. This homemade green beans recipe has a ring of familiarity to it, but takes the taste of green beans to a whole new level!
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Baked Garlic Butter Carrots
Garlic Butter Carrots are easy and delicious, roasted at 350 degrees, cut or sliced in your favorite shape or using baby carrots, this dish doesn't disappoint. 
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Homemade Chicken Fried Rice
This homemade chicken fried rice is a real crowd pleaser, and it's so easy to make. When you make this easy chicken fried rice, it goes fast!
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Grilled Asparagus
Grilled Asparagus shows you how to grill asparagus with or without marinade, in a pan or foil, served plain, or with lemon, garlic, balsamic or parmesan.
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Spaghetti Verde
This spaghetti verde pasta is loaded with the delicious flavors of salsa verde and served with spaghetti noodles.
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Broccoli Cornbread with Cheese
This Broccoli Cornbread recipe takes classic cornbread up a notch. Broccoli cornbread with cheese is a favorite Southern side that goes with practically anything. The addition of broccoli and Cheddar helps make this cornbread incredibly savory, moist, and oh-so-delicious.
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Pasta Napoletana
Pasta Napoletana is a deliciosly simple recipe that's basically the garden on your plate. It comes together easily, and it's so good!
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Skillet Roasted Broccoli
This Skillet Roasted Broccoli recipe is so easy to prepare, totally delicious and is a definite keeper! The technique is absolutely brilliant!
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Loaded Awesome Pasta Alfredo
This Loaded Awesome Pasta Alfredo recipe is my favorite. It is so good. Ham, shrimp, chicken, bacon or sausage, all work beautifully. The sauce is divine.
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Easy Broiled Asparagus
This Easy Broiled Asparagus recipe shows how to trim and cook asparagus under a broiler to make the best roasted asparagus with or without parmesan cheese.
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The Answer to What to Serve with Sausage and Peppers

You wanted to know what to serve with sausage and peppers, and now you have the answer! There are so many recipes to choose from on this list, and all of them pair perfectly with the classic sausage and pepper combo.

No matter your tastes, you'll find the perfect recipe to complete your sausage and peppers dinner. Give these a try, and we know you'll fall in love with them.

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