Description
Grilled Sausage and Cheddar is a simple, hearty dish featuring smoky grilled sausages topped with gooey, melted cheddar cheese. It’s perfect for quick meals, casual gatherings, or backyard barbecues.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 sausages (bratwurst, smoked, kielbasa, or Italian)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (optional, for brushing)
- 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese (or 1 cup shredded)
- 4 bread rolls or buns (optional)
- Mustard, pickles, or sautéed onions (optional toppings)
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Lightly brush sausages with olive oil if desired.
- Grill sausages, turning occasionally, for 10–12 minutes or until browned and cooked through (160°F internal temperature for pork).
- In the last 2 minutes of grilling, top each sausage with cheddar cheese and close the lid to melt.
- Serve hot on a platter or in toasted buns with optional toppings like mustard, pickles, or sautéed onions.
Notes
- Use jalapeño cheddar for extra spice.
- Try different cheese and sausage combinations like smoked gouda and chicken sausage.
- Serve on a cutting board with mustard and pretzels for a rustic appetizer presentation.
- Grill buns for added flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sausage with cheese
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 75mg