Open-Faced Pork Sausage Sandwiches

🥘 Ingredients

• black pepper
  1 tsp
• butter (divided)
  6 tbsp
• demi-baguette
  1 unit
• garlic powder (divided)
  1 tsp
• green bell pepper
  1 unit
• italian cheese blend
  1 c
• italian pork sausage
  1 oz
• italian seasoning (divided)
  1 tbsp
• mayonnaise
  1 tbsp
• olive oil (divided)
  4 tsp
• onion
  1 unit
• salt
  1 tsp
• sour cream
  1 tbsp

🍳 Cookware

• baking sheet
• small microwave-safe bowl
• baking sheet
• small bowl

1. 

   1

   Adjust racks to middle and top positions (middle, top, and bottom positions for 4 servings) and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wash and dry produce. Halve, core, and slice green bell pepper into strips. Halve, peel, and cut onion into ½-inch-thick wedges. Halve demi-baguette lengthwise.

   green bell pepper: 1 unit, onion: 1 unit, demi-baguette: 1 unit
2. 

   2

   Toss bell peppers and onion on a baking sheet with a large drizzle of olive oil , half the italian seasoning , half the garlic powder , and a big pinch of salt and black pepper . (For 4, divide veggies between 2 sheets.) Place italian pork sausage on same sheet. Roast on middle rack until veggies are browned and tender and sausage is cooked through, ⏱️ 18-20 minutes . (For 4, roast on middle and top racks.)

   olive oil: 4 tsp (divided), italian seasoning: 1 tbsp (divided), garlic powder: 1 tsp (divided), salt: 1 tsp, black pepper: 1 tsp, italian pork sausage: 1 oz
3. 

   3

   Meanwhile, place 3 TBSP of the butter in a small microwave-safe bowl ; microwave until just softened, ⏱️ 10-15 seconds . Stir in half the remaining garlic powder and season with salt and pepper. Spread garlic butter onto cut sides of the baguettes. Place cut sides up on a second baking sheet ; evenly sprinkle with italian cheese blend . When veggies and sausage have a few minutes left, place the baking sheet with garlic bread on top rack. Toast until cheese has melted, ⏱️ 3-4 minutes . (For 4, transfer sheet on top rack to bottom rack; toast bread on top rack. If needed, toast after sausage and veggies are done.) While garlic bread toasts, in a separate small bowl , combine sour cream , mayonnaise , and a pinch of remaining garlic powder to taste. Season with salt and pepper.

   butter: 6 tbsp (divided), italian cheese blend: 1 c, sour cream: 1 tbsp, mayonnaise: 1 tbsp
4. 

   4

   Transfer sausage to a cutting board; slice on a diagonal into ½-inch-thick pieces. Divide cheesy garlic bread between plates and top with sausage and roasted veggies. Serve with sauce.