Linguica Con Queso (Cheese-Grilled Sausage) is one of my favorite quick weeknight suppers that never fails to bring smiles to the dinner table. This simple dish takes just minutes to prepare, and the melted cheese nestled into those beautiful sausages is pure comfort food heaven.
What makes this recipe so special is how the smoky pork sausage pairs perfectly with creamy, rich Gouda cheese that melts into every delicious crevice. By slicing the sausage lengthwise and grilling it just right, you create the ideal vessel for that gorgeous melted cheese to settle into.
I love serving this warm off the grill with crusty bread and a simple salad, and it’s always the first thing to disappear from the plate. My grandchildren ask for it by name, and I treasure those moments when we’re all gathered around enjoying something so heartwarming and homemade.
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Linguica Con Queso (Cheese-Grilled Sausage)
Ingredients
- 1.5 pound Pork Sausage
- 6 ounce Gouda
Instructions
- Slice the sausage in half lengthwise.
- Preheat grill to medium-high.
- Brush and oil grill grate.
- Grill sausage, cut side down, until sizzling and golden brown, 3-5 minutes.
- Turn sausage over.
- Thickly sprinkle cut side with cheese.
- Close grill lid and continue grilling until sausage is browned on uncut side and cheese is melted and bubbling, about 3 minutes more.
- Using a spatula, carefully transfer the linguica to a cutting board, keeping the cheese on top.
- Cut crosswise into 1″ pieces.
- Serve on toothpicks.
