Italian Sausage Parmesan Bake

Name: Italian Sausage Parmesan Bake
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 2 lb Italian sausage; 1/2 diced yellow onion; 2 cup Italian bread crumbs; 3-4 tsp Italian seasoning; 2 cup fresh grated mozzarella; 1 cup grated parm; Herbs for garnish; 1 jar marinara; 1 tub bacon up

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Big Ks Que

Hey yall ! My name is Kevin , but just Call me Bigk ! Backyard bbq is my passion, so back in 2020 we turned on the camera and started sharing our journey with yall. Come on in fix ya a plate , and welcome to the family -Big K

Italian sausage, Parmesan, marinara, and mozzarella come together in this Italian Sausage Parmesan Bake from Big Ks Que. The sausage is mixed with onion, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning, shaped into thin patties, then breaded before the skillet and broiler steps.

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Watch How to Make It

It is a straightforward cook with a little freezer time built in before frying. From there, each patty gets marinara, mozzarella, fresh herbs, and a quick finish under the broiler.

Several uncooked, breaded meat patties are arranged on a wire rack set over a baking sheet, resting on a beige countertop.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

This recipe uses Italian sausage in thin patties instead of whole links, with Parmesan and diced yellow onion mixed right into the sausage. The bread crumb coating brings another layer of Italian seasoning and Parmesan to every patty.

After frying in Bacon Up, the patties are topped with marinara and fresh grated mozzarella. The broiler melts the cheese, and fresh herbs finish the bake just before serving.

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Ingredients You'll Need

The edible ingredients begin with 2 pounds of Italian sausage, diced yellow onion, Italian seasoning, and grated Parmesan. Half a cup of Parmesan goes into the sausage mixture, while the remaining Parmesan is mixed with the Italian bread crumbs and remaining seasoning.

You will also need fresh grated mozzarella, a jar of marinara, herbs for garnish, and Bacon Up for frying. The mozzarella and marinara are added after all of the patties have been fried.

How To Make It

This method has two main stages: forming and breading the sausage patties, then frying and finishing them with marinara and mozzarella. Keep the patties separated with parchment paper during the freezer step so they are ready for the bread crumb mixture afterward.

Preparation

Mix the Italian sausage with 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan, the diced yellow onion, and 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning in a bowl. Form the mixture into thin patties.

Separate the patties with parchment paper and freeze them for 45 minutes. While they freeze, mix the Italian bread crumbs with the remaining Italian seasoning and Parmesan.

A man wearing a gray shirt, cap, and blue gloves forms ground meat into a patty over parchment paper in a kitchen with wooden cabinets.

Press each patty into the bread crumb mixture, flip it, and repeat so both sides are coated. Place the breaded patties on a serving rack before moving on to the skillet.

Cooking

Warm the Bacon Up to 325 degrees in a cast iron skillet. Fry the patties for 2 minutes per side, working through the batch until they are all fried.

A helpful planning tip is to complete the breading and keep the patties on the serving rack before heating the Bacon Up. That keeps the fry step focused on the 2-minute-per-side timing called for in the recipe.

A man wearing a hat and apron fries food in a skillet on an electric cooktop in a kitchen. A container labeled Bacon Up sits nearby. Breaded items rest on a rack next to him.

Once all the patties are fried, top them with a layer of marinara and mozzarella. Place them under the broiler until the mozzarella is melted, then top with fresh herbs and enjoy.

Serving & Variations

Serve the Italian sausage Parmesan patties after the cheese has melted and the herbs have been added. The marinara, mozzarella, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and herbs are all part of the finished dish, so every patty gets the same layered treatment.

For the cleanest flow, have the marinara, fresh grated mozzarella, and herbs ready for the finish once the patties have all been fried. The recipe moves directly from the skillet to the marinara and mozzarella layer, then under the broiler until the cheese melts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does Italian Sausage Parmesan take to make?

The recipe takes 60 minutes total, including 45 minutes of prep time and 15 minutes of cook time.

What is mixed into the sausage patties?

The sausage is mixed with 1/2 cup grated parm, diced yellow onion, and 2 tsp Italian seasoning before forming thin patties.

How long are the patties frozen before breading?

Separate the patties with parchment paper and freeze them for 45 minutes.

How are the Italian Sausage Parmesan patties cooked?

Warm the bacon up to 325F in a cast iron skillet, then fry the breaded patties for 2 minutes per side.

How is the dish finished after frying?

Top the fried patties with a layer of marinara and mozzarella, place them under the broiler until the cheese is melted, and finish with fresh herbs.

Wrapping Up

This is a simple Italian sausage bake built around thin breaded patties, a quick fry in Bacon Up, and a broiler finish with marinara and mozzarella. The 45-minute freezer step, the Parmesan bread crumb coating, and the fresh herb finish give the method its full sequence. Recipe created by Big Ks Que for Trust Me Try It.

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