Save A hearty and flavorful appetizer featuring smoky sausage rounds and melty cheese cubes stacked and grilled on skewers, perfect for sharing at gatherings.
This recipe quickly became my favorite party starter because everyone loves the burst of flavors from the grilled sausage and cheese.
Ingredients
- Smoked sausage: 300 g sliced into 1.5 cm rounds (e.g. kielbasa or andouille)
- Firm cheese: 180 g cut into 2 cm cubes (e.g. cheddar gouda or provolone)
- Red bell pepper: 1 large cut into 2.5 cm pieces
- Red onion: 1 small cut into chunks
- Marinade: 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp smoked paprika 1/2 tsp dried oregano 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- Garnish (optional): 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Prepare marinade:
- In a small bowl whisk together the olive oil smoked paprika oregano garlic powder and black pepper to make the marinade.
- Combine ingredients:
- In a large bowl combine the sausage slices bell pepper pieces and onion chunks Drizzle the marinade over and toss to coat evenly.
- Assemble skewers:
- Thread the ingredients onto skewers alternating sausage cheese pepper and onion Begin and end with sausage for better grip.
- Preheat grill:
- Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Grill skewers:
- Grill the skewers for 10–12 minutes turning occasionally until the vegetables are tender and the sausage is heated through Add the cheese cubes midway through grilling (after 5–6 minutes) to prevent excessive melting.
- Serve:
- Transfer the skewers to a serving platter sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Save My family loves gathering around the grill sharing these skewers during summer evenings.
Required Tools
Grill or grill pan Skewers (metal or soaked wooden) Sharp knife Cutting board Mixing bowls Tongs
Allergen Information
Contains dairy (cheese) Double-check sausage and cheese labels for hidden allergens and gluten if needed
Nutritional Information
Calories: 260 Total Fat: 19 g Carbohydrates: 5 g Protein: 15 g per serving
Save This recipe is quick easy and sure to impress guests with minimal effort.