Tuesday 8/3 "Sausage dogs"

Money Saving Meal with Sandra Lee

• 4 turkey sausages ($0.61)
• 2 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 (16-ounce) bag frozen pepper stir-fry mix ($0.88)
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup yellow mustard
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon cider vinegar ($0.59)
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce
• 4 hot dog buns ($0.81)

Directions
Cook sausages in a medium size skillet over medium-high heat until browned and cooked through, about 10 to 12 minutes.
In a separate saute pan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and peppers stir-fry mix and salt and pepper. Cook until softened, about 4 to 5 minutes.
In a small bowl whisk together mustard, brown sugar, vinegar, and hot sauce.
For assembly, generously spread mustard on each side of the hot dog buns. Place a sausage in each bun and top with onion and pepper mixture.

The verdict: This was a fun way to change up hot dogs and it utilized the other half of the sausages from the spaghetti last night. I went a little heavy on the hot sauce in the mustard because I love it! The kids liked the sausages and didn't seem to notice they were not "hot dogs". I bought turkey sausage because that is my preference. $2.89 total cost! OMG! I am going to definitely do this again!