Vegetarian Cheese Sausages

Introduction

Vegetarian Cheese Sausages are a flavorful, satisfying alternative to traditional meat sausages, delivering smoky, savory, and cheesy goodness with every bite. Perfect for BBQs, brunches, or weeknight dinners, these sausages are a real crowd-pleaser—offering all the comfort of classic sausage while keeping your meal plant-based. Their irresistible combination of melty cheese, hearty beans, and aromatic spices guarantees you’ll come back for seconds.

Why Vegetarian Cheese Sausages Stand Out

What makes this recipe truly special is the contrast of gooey cheese with the robust flavors of herbs, beans, and vegetables. The sausages are beautifully golden on the outside and tender within. They hold up well to pan-frying, grilling, or air-frying, making them versatile and convenient for busy home cooks. Plus, they’re easily customized with your favorite cheeses and spices.

Key Ingredients and Smart Prep Tips

Start with high-quality canned beans, sharp cheddar or mozzarella, bread crumbs, and a mix of vegetables like onions, peppers, and carrots. To streamline veggie prep and get even cuts, try using the Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper. This tool will help you quickly dice onions, peppers, and carrots for uniform flavor integration and ideal texture.

Add a hearty touch with oats or breadcrumbs, which soak up moisture and help the sausages keep their shape. Spices like smoked paprika, garlic, black pepper, and fresh or dried herbs round out the flavors.

How to Shape and Cook Vegetarian Cheese Sausages

Once your ingredients are combined, shaping the sausages is easy and mess-free. Lay out a sheet of Reynolds Kitchens Brown Parchment Paper Roll to prevent sticking and make cleanup a breeze. Once shaped, the sausages can be cooked in a pan, baked, or for even more convenience, cooked in an COSORI Air Fryer 9-in-1, Compact & Large 6-Qt. Air frying produces a satisfyingly crispy exterior in under 15 minutes with minimal oil.

For stovetop cooking, a non-stick pan like the SENSARTE Nonstick Frying Pan Skillet, 9.5 Inch ensures your sausages brown beautifully without sticking.

Serving Suggestions for Maximum Enjoyment

Serve your Vegetarian Cheese Sausages in toasted buns with classic toppings—mustard, sauerkraut, pickles, or a creamy slaw. They’re fantastic sliced over salads or grain bowls, and make a filling addition to a breakfast spread alongside eggs and roasted potatoes.

For a meal on the go or office lunch, pack them in a Bentgo Salad Container alongside a crisp salad and a favorite dipping sauce for a wholesome, satisfying midday boost.

Nutritional Information and Serving Size

This recipe yields 6 vegetarian cheese sausages. Each sausage provides about 180–220 calories (depending on cheese type and portion size), along with a solid dose of protein, fiber, and calcium. Naturally cholesterol-free and packed with veggies, these sausages offer a healthier twist on a comfort food favorite.

Vegetarian Cheese Sausages (Recap)

Savory, melty, and packed with flavor, Vegetarian Cheese Sausages offer a plant-based protein option that’s indulgent yet nourishing. Simple to prepare and endlessly customizable, these sausages will become a staple in any vegetarian or flexitarian kitchen.

Instructions

1. Use the Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper to finely chop onion, red bell pepper, and carrot. This ensures consistent texture and quick, even cooking.
2. In a large mixing bowl, mash the white beans with a fork until chunky. Stir in the prepared vegetables, cheese, oats/breadcrumbs, minced garlic, herbs, spices, salt, pepper, olive oil, and the egg (or flax egg). Mix well until a sticky dough forms.
3. Cut a piece of Reynolds Kitchens Brown Parchment Paper Roll and lay it on your work surface. With damp hands, form the mixture into 6 sausage shapes, placing each on the parchment to prevent sticking.
4. To cook, heat 1–2 tablespoons oil in a SENSARTE Nonstick Frying Pan Skillet, 9.5 Inch over medium heat. Cook sausages for 3–4 minutes per side, gently turning until golden and warmed through.
   
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   To air-fry, preheat your COSORI Air Fryer 9-in-1, Compact & Large 6-Qt to 375°F. Place sausages in a single layer (use parchment or spray basket with oil). Cook 10–12 minutes, flipping once.
5. Serve immediately in buns, with salads, or as part of a breakfast plate.

Cook and Prep Times

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes