Halftime Heroes: Sausage & Pepper Tacos with Creamy Pesto Sauce
https://bearmountainbbq.com/blogs/recipes/sausage-pepper-tacos-with-creamy-pesto-sauce
Smoky, savory, and packed with bold Italian-inspired flavor, these Sausage & Pepper Tacos are a fresh twist on a classic favorite. Created by Bear Mountain ambassador Frank Campanella, this recipe brings together juicy grilled chicken sausage, caramelized peppers and onions, melty mozzarella, and a creamy pesto drizzle for the ultimate bite. Perfect for the grill, easy to assemble, and loaded with protein, these tacos are made for busy weeknights, backyard cooks, and anyone who loves big flavor without the fuss.
Serving Size: 1 taco
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients:
Bear Mountain Tailgating BBQ Pellets
8 chicken Italian sausages
24 oz frozen peppers and onions
or 1 red bell pepper, 1 green bell pepper, and 1 white onion, sliced
8 low-carb 4-inch street taco tortillas
4 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced
2 TSP salt, pepper & garlic seasoning blend
1 TSP Italian seasoning
3 TBSP pesto (store-bought or homemade)
⅓ cup 1% low-fat cottage cheese
⅓ cup light mayonnaise
2 TBSP red wine vinegar
1 TBSP minced garlic
Steps
Cut shallow slits into the sausages at a 45-degree angle to help absorb smoke. Preheat your pellet grill to 325°F and cook the sausages for about 30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Add peppers and onions to a cast-iron pan. Season with salt, pepper & garlic blend and Italian seasoning. Place on the grill alongside the sausages, stirring after 15 minutes.
Once sausages are fully cooked, nestle them into the peppers and onions to rest.
Place tortillas on the grill or in a cast-iron pan. Top each with a slice of fresh mozzarella and cook for about 5 minutes, until the cheese melts and tortillas are lightly toasted.
Combine all sauce ingredients in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth, then refrigerate for 30 minutes to thicken.
Add sausage to each tortilla, top with peppers and onions, and finish with a drizzle of creamy pesto sauce.
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