Sausage Melts
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these irresistible sausage melts—perfectly hearty and delightfully cheesy! This quick and easy recipe combines savory ground sausage, caramelized onions, and golden melted cheddar cheese atop toasted, buttered bread slices. A rich Dijon mustard and honey spread adds a sweet-and-tangy kick, complementing the robust flavors beautifully. With just 30 minutes from prep to plate, these sausage melts are ideal for a satisfying lunch, a casual dinner, or even as a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color, each bite is a symphony of textures and flavors that’s sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces ground sausage
- 1 small onion
- 4 bread slices
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 tablespoon parsley (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Finely dice the small onion and set it aside.
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground sausage for 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart into small crumbles with a spatula, until it begins to brown.
Add the diced onion to the skillet and continue cooking for another 3-4 minutes, until the onion is soft and translucent. Remove the skillet from the heat.
Toast the bread slices lightly in a toaster or under a broiler, then spread a thin layer of butter over one side of each slice.
In a small bowl, mix the Dijon mustard and honey together to make a sweet mustard spread.
Spread a layer of the mustard mixture on the buttered side of each toasted bread slice.
Evenly distribute the sausage and onion mixture over the top of the mustard layer on each bread slice.
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top of the sausage layer, dividing it equally among all four slices.
Place the prepared slices on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.
Serve the sausage melts warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1854 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 127.7 g | 164% | |
| Saturated Fat | 55.1 g | 276% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 346 mg | 115% | |
| Sodium | 3759 mg | 163% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 95.2 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.3 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.3 g | ||
| Protein | 79.7 g | 159% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 684 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 6.8 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 660 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
