Ingredients:
- 6 uncooked Italian sausage links (sweet or spicy, your choice!)
- 6 mozzarella cheese sticks (low-moisture for best melting)
- 1 cup marinara sauce (homemade or store-bought)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and let it heat up while you prepare the sausages.
- Using a sharp knife or kitchen scissors, carefully slice one side of each sausage, cutting about halfway through but keeping the sausage intact.
- Stuff each sausage with a mozzarella stick, then gently press the sausage back into shape to enclose the cheese.
- Prepare your baking dish by pouring the marinara sauce into the bottom and spreading it evenly with a spoon or spatula.
- Arrange the stuffed sausages in the baking dish, cut side up, ensuring they sit snugly in the sauce.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Then, uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the sausages are cooked through and the cheese is bubbly and golden in spots.
- Serve hot and enjoy the gooey, cheesy goodness paired with the savory Italian sausage and rich marinara sauce!
This Stuffed Italian Sausage recipe is perfect for a cozy dinner or a crowd-pleasing appetizer. The combination of juicy sausage, melty mozzarella, and tangy marinara sauce is sure to satisfy your cravings!
