6 Cast Iron Skillet Sausage and Pepper Recipes

1️⃣ Sausage & Pepper Skillet — Classic

Ingredients:

1 lb smoked sausage or kielbasa, sliced into rounds

2 bell peppers (any color), sliced

1 large yellow onion, sliced

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp dried Italian seasoning

Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions:

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Add the sliced sausage and cook for 4-5 minutes until browned.

Add the bell peppers and onion to the skillet.

Season with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.

Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender-crisp.

Serve immediately.

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2️⃣ Sausage & Pepper Skillet — Classic

 

Ingredients:

1 lb smoked sausage, sliced

2 bell peppers, sliced

1 onion, sliced

2 tbsp butter

1 tbsp olive oil

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves

1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

Add sausage and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.

Add peppers and onions; cook until softened (about 5 minutes).

Stir in minced garlic, thyme, and salt/pepper.

Cook for another minute until garlic is fragrant.

Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.

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3️⃣ Sausage & Pepper Skillet — Spicy

Ingredients:

1 lb Andouille or hot Italian sausage, sliced

2 bell peppers, sliced

1 onion, sliced

1 jalapeño, sliced (seeds removed for less heat)

2 tbsp vegetable oil

1 tbsp Cajun seasoning

1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions:

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Add the sausage rounds and cook until well-browned.

Add the bell peppers, onion, and jalapeño.

Sprinkle Cajun seasoning and red pepper flakes over the mixture.

Sauté for 6-8 minutes until vegetables are tender and slightly charred.

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4️⃣ Sausage & Pepper Skillet — BBQ

Ingredients:

1 lb smoked sausage, sliced

2 bell peppers, chopped

1 red onion, chopped

1 tbsp olive oil

3/4 cup barbecue sauce (your favorite brand)

1 tsp smoked paprika

Instructions:

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

Brown the sausage slices for 4-5 minutes.

Add peppers and onions; cook for 5 minutes until soft.

Reduce heat to low.

Pour in the barbecue sauce and stir to coat everything evenly.

Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce is warmed through and sticky.

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5️⃣ Sausage & Pepper Skillet — Lemon Pepper

Ingredients:

1 lb chicken or turkey sausage, sliced

2 bell peppers, sliced

1 onion, sliced

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp lemon pepper seasoning

1 fresh lemon (juice and zest)

1 tbsp fresh parsley

Instructions:

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Add sausage and cook until browned on both sides.

Toss in the peppers and onions.

Season generously with lemon pepper seasoning.

Sauté for 5-7 minutes until veggies are tender.

Remove from heat, stir in fresh lemon juice and zest, and garnish with parsley.

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6️⃣ Sausage & Pepper Skillet — Honey Garlic

Ingredients:

1 lb smoked sausage, sliced

2 bell peppers, cut into chunks

1 onion, cut into chunks

1 tbsp vegetable oil

1/3 cup honey

3 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp minced garlic

1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions:

Whisk honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic together in a small bowl; set aside.

Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

Brown the sausage for 4-5 minutes.

Add peppers and onions and cook for 5 minutes.

Pour the sauce mixture over the skillet.

Toss well and cook for 2 more minutes until the sauce thickens and glazes the meat and vegetables.

Top with sesame seeds if desired.