Open Faced KIELBASA Sandwich
This is fast, easy, and delicious open faced kielbasa sandwich recipe to put together. And, this is part of our Sandwiches, Main Dishes, Oven Dinners, Cheese, Pork, & Beef Categories.
About This Open Faced Kielbasa Sandwich Recipe
The ingredients of this open faced kielbasa sandwich don’t require much prepping. So, because of this, it all pulls together rapidly. So, start with preparing and broiling the bread halves.
Is Kielbasa the Same as Polish Sausage?
Actually, the word “kielbasa” means “sausage”. You can read more about this naming reasoning as well as how it’s made at “What’s the difference between bratwursts, sausage, and kielbasa?“.
Broiled Open Faced Kielbasa Sandwich as a Sausage Sandwich
When this open faced kielbasa sandwich is broiled, the meat must be heated beforehand. That’s because the broiling of the meat exceeds the sandwich roll’s capability. So, melt that cheese over the meat via the broiling process.
How to Cook Kielbasa for this Sandwich
You’ll want to use a knife to first split it lengthwise down the middle and also cut it into sections of about 3-4 inches long. Although kielbasa’s already cooked, you can heat it up separately in the microwave, air fryer, or oven.
Cook in the microwave for about 1 minute. Or, bake 5 minutes in the oven on a baking sheet. You can also cook in an air fryer for about 5-7 minutes. Finally, you can also fry it in the skillet (no oil).
Kielbasa and Cheese
Use different cheeses with this open faced kielbasa sandwich and cheese recipe. So, keep reading to see which cheeses.
What cheese goes with an open faced kielbasa sandwich?
Use about any kind of cheese you would use for a pizza. So, start with the primary one as Mozzarella cheese. Then, consider to use Parmesan cheese. Beyond that, Provolone, Asiago, and Swiss cheeses are also good.
Is kielbasa fully cooked?
The ones prepackaged in the store are typically cooked already. So, usually you don’t have to actually cook them.
Can kielbasa be frozen?
Kielbasa can be frozen. It’s just like most meats. So, it stores well in the freezer if it’s packaged good in a food storage bag. However, consider a maximum of about 3 months.
What about the onions and bell peppers?
Add onions and bell peppers if you want. Hence, these added flavors give a better open faced kielbasa sandwich. However, this will add about 10-12 minutes time. So, plan for that added time. Just sauté them in a skillet. Basically, you cook in a skillet as separated rings of onions and strips of bell pepper. Set burner to medium heat and add in 1-2 tbsp of olive oil and a little garlic for about 5-7 minutes. Toss these sautéed veggies on the sandwich just before the cheese(s).
What to serve with this open faced Kielbasa sandwich
Choose from a lot of sides to serve with this open faced kielbasa sausage sandwich. Particularly, It goes perfect with French fries, potato chips, dill pickle spears are for some common ideas. Also, I can attest it goes extra good with a beer. Here’s a few other ideas for sides.
Open Faced Kielbasa Sandwich Nutrition per Serving
The nutritional values are shown in the <Print Recipe> option. And, you can tweak your ingredients to meet more healthy values. For example, if you want to use low-fat cheeses or turkey sausage, change it out.
Also, for a true Polish experience, visit Konopelski Meats site. There’s a variety of kielbasa meats.
Other Kielbasa Recipes
As an alternate, you could also use leftover turkey instead of kielbasa on this sandwich. That’s when you have a good amount of leftovers from turkey breast on the grill. Regardless, here are some alternate kielbasa recipe ideas.
Other Sandwiches you might like
- Chicken Fajitas
- Steak Fajitas
- Gyro Chicken Recipe
- Pulled Pork Sandwich
- BLT
- Sloppy Joe
- Subs: Chicken Salad, Italian Sub
Conclusion
Now you can make this open faced kielbasa sandwich for a fast dinner meal or a tailgate get together. So, plan for one now. And, planning it out is extremely easy because it doesn’t take much prep work. So, did you make it? If so, let me know. Then, share it!
Open Faced Kielbasa Sandwich Recipe
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Ingredients
- 2 lbs kielbasa or smoked sausage or turkey sausage links (precooked)
- 2 rolls sub rolls or French bread or Italian bread
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 1 tsp salt
- 1½ tsp garlic powder
- 1½ tsp onion powder
- 2 cups tomato-based sauce such as spaghetti sauce, Ragu, tomato sauce, pizza sauce, or marinara
- 1 Tbsp Italian seasonings or oregano
- 8 ozs mozzarella cheese shredded
- 2 Tbsp grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp parsley flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to broil at 500°F.Split the kielbasa lengthwise and cut into sections about 3-4 inches long. Microwave (or other preferred method) to heat up the kielbasa sections, and set aside.2 lbs kielbasa
- Split the sub rolls (or bread loaves) lengthwise and place on an ungreased baking sheet. Add butter, salt, garlic power, and onion powder to all.2 rolls sub rolls, 2 Tbsp butter, 1½ tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, 1½ tsp onion powder
- Broil rolls halves at 500°F on middle shelf, until very lightly browned on edges, usually about 2 minutes. Then, remove from oven.
- Distribute the kielbasa sections across all bread halves.2 lbs kielbasa
- Add the tomato-based sauce across the kielbasa.2 cups tomato-based sauce
- Add the Italian seasonings, cheeses, and parsley flakes.1 Tbsp Italian seasonings, 8 ozs mozzarella cheese, 2 Tbsp grated parmesan cheese, 1 tsp parsley flakes
- Broil in the oven at 500°F for about 3-4 minutes until the sandwich has browned properly. Serve after sprinkling some parsley flakes across each.
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Never thought of using kielbasa for a sandwich. Great idea.