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 a hit at my last barbecue when everyone asked for seconds.
Ingredients
- Smoked sausage: 300 g sliced into 1.5 cm rounds
- 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
- Olive oil: 2 tbsp
- Smoked paprika: 1 tsp
- Dried oregano: 1/2 tsp
- Garlic powder: 1/4 tsp
- Freshly ground black pepper: 1/4 tsp
- Fresh parsley: 1 tbsp chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Make marinade:
- Whisk olive oil smoked paprika oregano garlic powder and black pepper in a small bowl
- Combine ingredients:
- Put sausage bell pepper and onion in a large bowl drizzle marinade and toss to coat evenly
- Thread skewers:
- Alternate sausage cheese pepper and onion begin and end with sausage
- Preheat grill:
- Heat grill or grill pan over medium-high
- Grill skewers:
- Grill for 10 12 minutes turning occasionally add cheese cubes midway to avoid excess melt
- Serve:
- Transfer to platter sprinkle parsley and serve hot
Save My family loves eating these together especially during summer evenings outside.
Required Tools
Grill or grill pan sharp knife skewers cutting board mixing bowls tongs
Nutritional Information
Per serving: 260 calories 19 g total fat 5 g carbohydrates 15 g protein
Allergen Information
Contains dairy verify sausage and cheese labels for hidden allergens and gluten
Save These savory skewers are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser with minimal prep enjoy grilling and sharing!
Recipe FAQ
- → What types of sausage work best for these skewers?
Smoked sausages like kielbasa or andouille add a rich, smoky flavor and firm texture that holds well when grilled.
- → Can I substitute the cheese with another variety?
Firm cheeses like cheddar, gouda, or provolone are ideal. For grilling, halloumi works great as it resists melting excessively.
- → How should the skewers be grilled to prevent overcooking?
Grill over medium-high heat, adding cheese cubes halfway through cooking to keep them from melting too much, while vegetables soften gently.
- → Is the marinade important for flavor?
Yes, the olive oil combined with smoked paprika, oregano, garlic powder, and black pepper infuses the ingredients with a balanced smoky and savory taste.
- → Can these skewers be made vegetarian-friendly?
Absolutely. Replace smoked sausage with plant-based alternatives and cheese with firm tofu to keep the texture and flavor contrast.