These Cheese Stuffed Italian Sausages are bursting with rich, gooey cheese and nestled in a flavorful herb tomato sauce. It’s a delicious classic Italian dish your whole family will love.
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- ❤️ Why You’ll Love this Italian Sausage Recipe
- 🛒 What You’ll Need for Cheese Stuffed Italian Sausage
- 🔪 How to Make Cheese Stuffed Italian Sausage
- How Do I Store Stuffed Sausages?
- Can you have Italian sausage on keto?
- What Do You Eat with Italian Sausage?
- What is Italian Sausage Usually Made of?
- Are Brats and Italian Sausage the Same?
- More Keto Sausage Recipes
❤️ Why You’ll Love this Italian Sausage Recipe
- Made with only 3 ingredients
- Easy to prepare
- Classic Italian flavors
- Family friendly
This decadent dish takes juicy and succulent Italian sausages to the next level by stuffing them with deliciously gooey mozzarella cheese. Baked in a tangy and slightly sweet marinara, this simple recipe creates an incredible meal with the most irresistible combination of bold flavors and mouth-watering textures.
The great thing about this classic Italian recipe is, that it only takes 3 ingredients, and it’s super easy to make. Throw in a simple side dish and it's the perfect meal for a busy weeknight dinner, or for times when you’re serving a crowd.
The tangy homemade marinara ties all the flavors together and creates a dish that you'll be savoring from the first bite to the very last. Make an extra batch of the scrumptious sauce to try with this tasty Slow Cooker Italian Sausage and Peppers recipe.
🛒 What You’ll Need for Cheese Stuffed Italian Sausage
- Italian sausage
- Mozzarella cheese sticks
- Keto Marinara Sauce
*Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.
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🔪 How to Make Cheese Stuffed Italian Sausage
Preheat oven to 385°F.
Take each link of Italian sausage and slice them down the center. Do not cut all the way through to the bottoms and make sure to keep the ends in tact.
Tip: As they bake, the sausages will open up more and the cheese will be exposed, but won’t completely ooze out all over the pan.
Place the mozzarella sticks inside each sausage link, nestling it inside, while leaving a small amount of the cheese peaking through.
In a 9 x 9 baking dish sprayed with nonstick spray, spread most of the marinara sauce on the bottom.
Place the sausages on top of the marinara sauce and bake uncovered for 40 minutes or until they reach a temperature of at least 160°F when checked with an instant read thermometer.
Allow to cool slightly before serving with the remaining marinara sauce over the tops.
How Do I Store Stuffed Sausages?
This stuffed Italian sausage can last in the fridge for 3-4 days when stored in an airtight container. You can also freeze it for up to a few months.
To reheat, thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat slowly in a saucepan over medium heat.
Can you have Italian sausage on keto?
In most cases, Italian sausage is a great choice for Keto. You’ll just need to make sure you select the right type, as many brands have added sugar or other fillers. This can make them high in carbs and unsuitable for Keto. However, there are also a lot of brands that offer Italian sausage with little to no carbs.
What Do You Eat with Italian Sausage?
There are many Keto side dishes that pair really well with these stuffed Italian sausages. Here are a few popular choices:
- Grilled vegetables: Grilled Broccolini, eggplant, peppers and mushrooms or this Grilled Zucchini with Feta and Pine Nuts are a great low-carb and flavorful options.
- Roasted or air fried vegetables: Oven roasted broccoli, or this Air Fryer Broccoli is a simple, yet delicious side dish. These Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts or Green Beans are other awesome ideas.
- Cauliflower rice: If there is such thing as a go-to Keto side dish, cauliflower rice wins the prize. Check out this article on How to Make Cauliflower Rice for easy steps that will help you make the best!
- Salad: A classic Italian Caprese Salad is fresh and bright and works great with the savory flavors of the sausage in this dish. You
- Coleslaw: Always a great choice, crunchy and tangy Coleslaw is a great way to add crunchy texture to the meal.
What is Italian Sausage Usually Made of?
Ground pork is the most common ingredient in Italian sausage, along with an array of spices such as fennel seeds, garlic, paprika, and black pepper. For extra heat, some recipes may include red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper.
Always read the label on the brand you choose, just to make sure what ingredients may be included. Some types can include fillers that you'll want to avoid if you are on Keto or low-sugar diet.
Are Brats and Italian Sausage the Same?
Even though brats and Italian sausages are both really tasty, they do have fairly significant flavors.
Brats are of sausage that are often cooked with pork, veal, or beef and seasonings like caraway, nutmeg, and onion powder. They are frequently served with sauerkraut or with mustard and are usually grilled or fried.
Italian sausages are a variety of savory sausages that come from...you guessed it, Italy! They are often made with ground pork and seasonings like paprika, fennel, and garlic. Italian sausages are frequently added to pizza, sandwiches, and other main course recipes.
More Keto Sausage Recipes
- Fried Cabbage and Sausage
- Sausage and Pepperoni Pizza Pie
- Sausage and Pepper Breakfast Casserole
- Keto Jambalaya
- Smoked Sausage and Cauliflower Soup
- Italian Sausage and Spinach Quiche
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Cheese Stuffed Italian Sausage
Ingredients
- 5 links Italian sausage, uncooked
- 5 mozzarella cheese sticks
- 1 cup Keto Marinara Sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 385°F.
- Take each link of Italian sausage and slice them down the center. Do not cut all the way through to the bottoms and make sure to keep the ends in tact.
- Place the mozzarella sticks inside each sausage link, nestling it inside, while leaving a small amount of the cheese peaking through. As they bake, the sausages will open up more and the cheese will be exposed, but won’t completely ooze out all over the pan.
- In a 9 x 9 baking dish sprayed with nonstick spray, spread most of the marinara sauce on the bottom.
- Place the sausages on top of the marinara sauce and bake uncovered for 40 minutes or until they reach a temperature of at least 160°F when checked with an instant read thermometer.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving with the remaining marinara sauce over the tops.
*Make sure to scroll up and read the post for substitutions, additions and helpful tips for making this recipe.
*Nutritional data is provided as a courtesy and is accurate to the best of my knowledge. You can verify it using the nutrition calculator of your choice. All data is based on net carbs, without sugar alcohol: Swerve, Erythritol, Monk Fruit or Allulose.
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Matthews Valorie
Can you use a different type of mozzarella cheese maybe the block mozzarella and cut in strips???
Keto Cooking Christian
Cheddar or most any type of block cheese, cut into strips, will work.