Grilled Summerfest Sausage and Peppers Skewers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-14 · Updated 2026-06-14

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Juicy grilled sausages paired with colorful bell peppers and onions, perfect for a festive outdoor meal inspired by Milwaukee's Summerfest. This American-inspired barbecue recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs Italian sausage links, Red bell pepper, Yellow bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 links, about 1 lb Italian sausage links
1 large, cut into 1-inch pieces Red bell pepper
1 large, cut into 1-inch pieces Yellow bell pepper
1 large, cut into 1-inch pieces Green bell pepper
1 medium, cut into 1-inch pieces Red onion
3 tbsp Olive oil
1 tsp Dried oregano
1/2 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Black pepper
8, soaked in water for 30 minutes Wooden skewers

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat, about 400°F. Cut 4 Italian sausage links into 1-inch thick slices.
Step 2: In a large bowl, combine 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Add 1 large red bell pepper, 1 large yellow bell pepper, 1 large green bell pepper, and 1 medium red onion all cut into 1-inch pieces. Toss to evenly coat.
Step 3: Thread sausage slices alternately with bell peppers and onion pieces onto 8 soaked wooden skewers.
Step 4: Grill the skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning every 3 minutes, until the sausage is cooked through and vegetables are tender with slight char marks.
Step 5: Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving warm.