Italian Sausage Sandwich with Peppers, Onions & Burrata

an italian sausage sandwiches loaded with peppers, onions, basil and burrata on a white plate.

Italian Sausage Sandwich with Peppers, Onions & Burrata

These Italian sausage sandwiches with peppers, onions, and burrata are what I dream about when I want a really good, hearty sandwich. We're talking juicy Italian sausages slow-cooked in a rich tomato sauce with sweet onions, red peppers, green bell peppers, and fresh garlic until everything is soft, saucy, and full of flavor. Then we pile it all onto garlicky, golden brown ciabatta rolls and top it with creamy burrata and fresh basil for the ultimate easy meal.

Course dinner, lunch, sandwich

Cuisine American, Italian

Keyword crockpot recipes, italian recipes, sandwich recipes, slow cooker

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Servings sandwiches

Equipment

Ingredients

Crockpot Sausage, Peppers and Onions

2 large Sweet Onions thinly sliced
1 19 oz Package Italian Sausage (mild or hot)
3 large Bell Peppers thinly sliced
1 14.5 oz Can Fire Roasted Tomatoes
1 28 oz Can Peeled Tomatoes with Basil, hand-crushed
8 cloves Garlic ends removed
½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
¼ Cup Balsamic Vinegar

FOR THE SANDWICHES

4 large Ciabatta Rolls
4 tablespoon Olive Oil
2 teaspoon Garlic Salt
2 large Balls Burrata
¼ Cup Basil hand torn

Instructions

For the Crockpot Sausage, Pepper and Onions

Add all the ingredients for the crockpot sausage, onions, and peppers to the crockpot and stir to combine. Cover and cook on high for 5 hours, or until the sausage is cooked through and the peppers and onions are tender.
Remove the lid and continue cooking uncovered for another 1½ hours to reduce the sauce.
Taste and season with more kosher salt or black pepper if needed.

For the Sandwiches

When ready to build the sandwiches, split the ciabatta rolls and place them on a baking sheet. Drizzle each with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic salt. Broil for a few minutes, just until golden brown and crisp.
Carefully remove a sausage from the crockpot and place it on a cutting board. Cut in half and lay on the bottom bun. Top with about ¼ cup of the peppers and onions mixture.
Finish with half a ball of burrata and a sprinkle of fresh basil before placing the top half of the bun on. Serve immediately.