Feeling nostalgic? These Vienna sausage recipes are about to transport you back to your childhood kitchen, but with a modern twist! These 10 humble-yet-delicious dishes are guaranteed to become your new weekday favorites.
1. Franks and Beans
Nothing is really all that exotic with franks and beans, but it doesn’t need any of those extras, either. This dish combines canned baked beans, Vienna sausages, and a handful of other tasty ingredients.
The resulting dish is thick and chunky, and it nearly qualifies as a stew. You can enjoy this on its own or as part of a larger meal to fill yourself up and keep you full for a long time.
2. Bacon-Wrapped Brown Sugar Sausage
These treats may not look all that appetizing at first, but don’t let that turn you off. After your first bite, the taste will more than make up for anything lacking in the presentation.
Between the saltiness of the bacon and sausages, and the brown sugar and maple syrup’s sweetness, you’re in for a treat. There’s also a subtle smokiness to these little snacks that I find very enjoyable.
3. Filipino-Style Spaghetti
I must admit, this is the one recipe I’m not a huge fan of, but I do seem to be the only one. As someone with a refined sense for spaghetti, I just can’t get behind sweetened spaghetti, but I seem to be in the minority. Apparently, nobody thinks spaghetti is spaghetti without sugar.
The Viennas and ground beef add a rich, meaty flavor to this dish. If you like sweet spaghetti, I think you’ll love this recipe.
4. Arroz con Salchichas (Sausages and Rice)
Both Cuban and Puerto Rican cuisine claim this as an everyday staple, and after you try it, you’ll understand why. The rice is fluffy and herby. With peppers, onions, tomatoes, tomato sauce, capers, olives, and Vienna sausages, it’s also extremely filling.
The list of ingredients is a little long, but the rice takes only 20 minutes to prep and another 35 to cook. If you want to prepare a complete dinner in under an hour, this is a good option.
5. Embutido
Embutido is certainly an unusual way to prepare meatloaf, but that doesn’t mean it’s bad. In this case, it’s far from it. Thanks to a wide variety of ingredients that includes onions, carrots, pineapples, raisins, and banana ketchup, this meatloaf has a rich, complex taste.
You’ll find a hard-boiled egg and a chunk of Vienna sausage in the middle of every slice. It’s like a delicious hidden surprise.
6. Sausage and Macaroni Casserole
This is something I could imagine my grandmother making. This recipe combines so many different ingredients into a single, handy casserole. Although it might sound strange, the beans, mac and cheese, and Viennas go surprisingly well together.
The green beans have some zest thanks to the Dijon mustard.
Topping the Kraft mac and cheese with parmesan creates a delightful double cheesiness. The dusting of parmesan on top also improves the Vienna sausages’ taste.
7. Salchipapas
Salchipapas are the Peruvian equivalent of “meat and potatoes,” consisting of well-seasoned French fries, fried Vienna sausages, mayo, and aji Amarillo paste dipping sauce. It’s a salty, savory meal that also has a lot of protein and flavor.
Keep in mind that it’s also high in carbs and calories, making this one a poor choice if you’re on a diet.
8. Jalapeno Popper Pigs in a Blanket
Speaking of jalapenos, here’s a recipe that brings together two of America’s most well-known appetizers: jalapeno poppers and pigs in a blanket.
They’re meaty, cheesy, spicy, and salty, and they’re coated in a perfectly soft puff pastry crust. These treats are so delicious that it’s hard to not eat too many of them.
9. Vienna Sausage Burritos
If you like your breakfast burritos big and overflowing with flavor and ingredients, you’ll love this recipe.
It’s also great if you like a full, balanced breakfast, but never have time to prepare one. These hearty burritos only take about 30 minutes to prepare.
Thanks to the scrambled eggs, Vienna sausages, refried beans, onions, and cheddar cheese, they have it all. You’ll get everything you want out of your breakfast without having to spend all morning in the kitchen.
10. Grape Jelly and Mustard Sausages
If you want to make these easy, bite-sized treats, you’ll only need three ingredients: sausages (Vienna’s are fine), yellow mustard, and grape jelly.
This may sound like a weird combination. However, these condiments create a surprisingly amazing sweet and tangy taste. They also make the sausages thick and saucy.