Jump to Recipe The very best recipes for summer lunch ideas are those that are light, quick and that can be loved and shared with the whole family! Whether you’re hanging out with a group of friends, have family visiting, or are just home with the kids on summer vacation, these summer lunch ideas are sure to be a hit with everyone! The Best Summer Lunch Recipes Summer is such a fun time- between swimming, hanging with the kids, visiting family, and lounging outside, you are bound to get hungry! I have gathered together the best summer lunch ideas that are sure to please everyone whether it be a large crowd, your kids, or even by yourself! This list contains classics like egg salad sandwiches as well as new and fun twists like sweet potato sushi! I know you will be able to find something for any craving you might be having!
Jump to:The Best Summer Lunch Recipes 1. Wedge Salad 2. Seared Ahi Tuna Steaks 3. Egg Salad Sandwiches 4. Tuna Salad with Pasta 5. Shredded Chicken Tacos 6. Chicken Club Sandwich 7. Tortilla Pizza 8. Air Fryer Frozen Burgers 9. Pinwheel Sandwiches 10. Best Chicken Tortilla Soup 11. Dirty Rice 12. Microwave Baked Potato 13. Pan Seared Salmon 14. Cracker Barrel Grilled Chicken Tenders 15. Fish Stick Sandwich 16. Creamy Beef Shells 17. Sweet Potato Sushi 📋 Recipe
1. Wedge Salad This refreshing wedge salad is great for those hot summer days. It’s simple and light, yet delicious and satisfying!
Wedge Salad
This classic wedge salad made with iceberg lettuce is crisp and full of tasty ingredients like blue cheese, bacon, and tomatoes! No basic side salad can compare to a huge wedge of fresh lettuce loaded with delicious toppings! Plus this tasty wedge side salad is super easy to throw together!
Check out this recipe
- Seared Ahi Tuna Steaks This dish can be ready to eat in only 10 minutes, but it’ll taste as if it took much longer. The sesame seed crust on these Ahi Tuna steaks will have you wanting to eat this all week!
Seared Ahi Tuna Steaks
Making perfectly seared ahi tuna steaks is easier than you may think and the addition of a golden sesame seed crust takes it over the top! Ahi tuna sears quickly and doesn’t require much for it to be totally delicious, so follow this recipe and you can serve a gourmet fish dinner at home!
Check out this recipe
3. Egg Salad Sandwiches This classic lunch idea is made with staple ingredients that you probably already have! No need to run to the store, you’ll have this sandwich made in no time!
Egg Salad
This egg salad is a classic recipe that features hard-boiled eggs, mayonnaise, mustard, and even some crisp and crunchy bacon! It will quickly become one of your favorite, quick recipes for a simple lunch or picnic. Eat it by itself or use it for the best egg salad sandwich you’ve ever had!
Check out this recipe
4. Tuna Salad with Pasta Pasta salad is delicious already, throw in some hearty tuna and you’ll have a new favorite lunch recipe! This recipe makes 6 servings so you can save the leftovers for another day!
Tuna Pasta Salad
My creamy tuna salad with pasta is a relatively healthy main course or side dish that is perfect for any occasion! Bow tie noodles, tuna, red onion, and Greek yogurt are all featured in this incredibly easy dish!
Check out this recipe
5. Shredded Chicken Tacos These delicious chicken tacos are a great summer lunch idea for when the kids are out of school! Dress it up or down with any toppings you want!
Shredded Chicken Tacos
Savory shredded chicken tacos are an easy weeknight dinner that the whole family will have fun making and eating together! Chicken is cooked until fall-apart tender and coated with tasty chicken taco seasoning and tangy salsa roja, then it’s ready to serve with your favorite toppings!
Check out this recipe
6. Chicken Club Sandwich This classic dish is better than anything you’ll be able to get at your neighborhood sandwich shop! This sandwich is stacked high with delicious toppings that will satisfy any sandwich craving you could have!
Chicken Club Sandwich
Fabulous fresh ingredients stacked high in this hearty Chicken Club Sandwich!
Check out this recipe
7. Tortilla Pizza This lunch recipe is an absolute staple in my house as it is so quick and easy, yet delicious! You get all the flavor of your favorite pizza but on a light and crispy tortilla!
Tortilla Pizza
A crispy tortilla pizza is an easier and healthier alternative to a traditional pizza, with all your favorite pizza toppings! Perfect for lunch or dinner, these personal pizzas can be customized to your liking, and they only take a few minutes to make!
Check out this recipe
- Air Fryer Frozen Burgers Yes, burgers can be made in the air fryer and, let me tell you, they are delicious! No need to wait for the meat to thaw, pop them in the air fryer still frozen and you’re ready to go!
Air Fryer Frozen Burgers
Tasty, juicy air fryer frozen burgers cook up to perfection with very little effort on your part, making them a quick and easy family meal! These hearty burgers are so much better than anything from a drive-thru - plus, you truly can make them your way (so can everyone in your family)!
Check out this recipe
- Pinwheel Sandwiches These little sandwiches are so versatile that you can fill them up with practically anything you want! This kid-friendly lunch is great for serving large groups, too!
Pinwheel Sandwiches
Easy pinwheel sandwiches are super tasty, versatile, and fun to serve up as a lunch, snack, or appetizer for holidays and game days too! These make-ahead sandwiches are rolled up in tortillas or flattened sandwich bread and absolutely loved by everyone! No matter if they’re a favorite part of your everyday lunches or served up for the Super Bowl, these pinwheel appetizers are always a hit!
Check out this recipe
10. Best Chicken Tortilla Soup This delicious, savory soup is loaded with so much flavor that you’ll want to eat it again for dinner! Once you make this soup once, your family will request it again and again!
Chicken Tortilla Soup
This chicken tortilla soup combines common pantry staples for an amazingly flavorful soup that comes together in under an hour! It’s one of my most requested soups, a family favorite, and an incredibly easy dinner to make when I haven’t planned ahead! In fact, it’s a comfort food must-have!
Check out this recipe
11. Dirty Rice If you love Cajun food then you are going to love this hearty, flavorful dirty rice! It is one of my favorite summer lunch ideas for when I’m in the mood to mix it up!
Dirty Rice
This dirty rice recipe is full of Cajun flavor, hearty meat, and lots of aromatic veggies to make a super quick and delicious dinner! So, whip up an easy batch of dirty rice and let the good times roll!
Check out this recipe
- Microwave Baked Potato Why wait an hour for a baked potato in the oven when you can have one ready to eat in less than 15 minutes? This is a great option for a truly quick and easy lunch!
Microwave Baked Potato
A microwave baked potato you can make in a matter of minutes, complete with all of your favorite toppings! Done in less than 4 minutes. This method is so easy, and it produces a perfectly fluffy potato every time!
Check out this recipe
- Pan Seared Salmon This healthy and quick lunch will have you feeling so good afterward! Loaded with protein and Omega-3s, this is a recipe that you’ll love to have around!
Pan Seared Salmon
Pan Seared Salmon is delicious and easy to make. It turns out perfectly every time in just minutes! Season with salt, pepper, and some dill weed then serve with lemon slices or wedges for the perfect salmon dinner any night of the week!
Check out this recipe
- Cracker Barrel Grilled Chicken Tenders These kid-approved chicken tenders are so easy, they only use 4 ingredients! Pair them with any side your kids like and you’ll have a great summertime lunch!
Cracker Barrel Grilled Chicken Tenders
These copycat Cracker Barrel grilled chicken tenders are just as good as the real thing, maybe even better! The secret is in the Italian dressing, honey, and lime marinade that keeps the chicken juicy and tender while adding lots of flavor. Cracker Barrel Grilled chicken tenders are an easy way to feed the whole family and they are always a hit with kids and adults alike!
Check out this recipe
- Fish Stick Sandwich This sandwich is a fun and delicious way to upgrade your traditional fish sticks! With the ability to customize the sandwich to your specific likes, this filling sandwich will be a hit with both kids and adults!
Fish Stick Sandwich
This easy-to-make fish stick sandwich combines delightfully crispy fish fingers with fresh bread and homemade tartar sauce! It’s a crowd-pleasing quick lunch that doubles as a great short-notice dinner too!
Check out this recipe
- Creamy Beef Shells If you’re looking for some comfort food, this savory and cheesy pasta dish is the way to go! Ready in only 20 minutes, you’ll be ready to eat in no time!
Creamy Beef and Shells
This quick and easy creamy beef and shells pasta dinner combines hearty ground beef with plenty of cheese and tender pasta shells! It’s a family-favorite dinner that can be on the table in just 20 minutes start to finish!
Check out this recipe
- Sweet Potato Sushi This unique summer lunch idea is such a fun and delicious way to mix up your ordinary lunch routine. The sweet and salty flavors in this vegetarian sushi will have you coming back for seconds!
Sweet Potato Sushi
This fantastic vegetarian sushi is the perfect sweet and salty combo, with delicious sweet potato, salty nori, and sticky rice! The sushi starts with crispy breaded sweet potato wrapped up in perfectly cooked rice, then packaged in nori, and drizzled in a teriyaki sauce that takes it over the top!
Check out this recipe
You can’t go wrong with any of these summer lunch ideas! Don’t forget to come back and tell us which recipes were a hit at your house!
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Best Summer Lunch Ideas: Baked BBQ Sausage (+More Tasty Recipes!)
The very best recipes for summer lunch ideas are those that are light, quick and that can be loved and shared with the whole family! Whether you’re hanging out with a group of friends, have family visiting, or are just home with the kids on summer vacation, these summer lunch ideas are sure to be a hit with everyone!
Author | Angela
Servings: 6 servings Calories: 658kcal Prep 5 minutes Cooking 45 minutes Total Time 50 minutes
Pin Recipe Share on Facebook Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 2-3 lbs sausage (Polish sausage (kielbasa), smoked sausage, beef sausage, turkey sausage, Italian sausage)▢ 2 cups BBQ sauce▢ 2 teaspoon liquid smoke▢ ¼ cup light brown sugar
InstructionsSlice the sausage into ½-inch rounds.2-3 lbs sausageCombine the BBQ sauce and liquid smoke in a large bowl. Add the sliced sausage and toss to combine. 2 cups BBQ sauce, 2 teaspoon liquid smokeTransfer the BBQ sausage to a 9x13 baking dish and sprinkle the brown sugar over the top.¼ cup light brown sugarBake at 350°F (175°C) for 40-45 minutes or until bubbling and sticky and the sauce has caramelized. Equipment You May NeedChef’s KnifeCutting Board9x13 baking dish Notes You can use frozen sliced sausage for this recipe, just add 10 minutes to the cooking time. When scaling the recipe up or down, use a generous ½ cup to ⅔ cup of BBQ sauce per pound of sausage. Storing: Leftover Baked BBQ sausages should be refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoyed within 3 days. They may also be frozen in a heavy duty freezer bag for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight. Reheating: Place leftover sausages and sauce in a baking dish and cover them with foil. Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes.
NutritionCalories: 658kcal (33%) | Carbohydrates: 48g (16%) | Protein: 24g (48%) | Fat: 41g (63%) | Saturated Fat: 13g (81%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 109mg (36%) | Sodium: 1950mg (85%) | Potassium: 608mg (17%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 41g (46%) | Vitamin A: 327IU (7%) | Vitamin C: 2mg (2%) | Calcium: 53mg (5%) | Iron: 2mg (11%) Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love! Baked BBQ Sausage, Quick and easy meals for summertime, Summer Lunch Ideas Course Main CourseCuisine American
Angela @ BakeItWithLove.comAngela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma’s kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love! bakeitwithlove.com/about/
The very best recipes for summer lunch ideas are those that are light, quick and that can be loved and shared with the whole family! Whether you’re hanging out with a group of friends, have family visiting, or are just home with the kids on summer vacation, these summer lunch ideas are sure to be a hit with everyone!
The Best Summer Lunch Recipes
Summer is such a fun time- between swimming, hanging with the kids, visiting family, and lounging outside, you are bound to get hungry! I have gathered together the best summer lunch ideas that are sure to please everyone whether it be a large crowd, your kids, or even by yourself!
This list contains classics like egg salad sandwiches as well as new and fun twists like sweet potato sushi! I know you will be able to find something for any craving you might be having!
1. Wedge Salad
This refreshing wedge salad is great for those hot summer days. It’s simple and light, yet delicious and satisfying!
Wedge Salad
This classic wedge salad made with iceberg lettuce is crisp and full of tasty ingredients like blue cheese, bacon, and tomatoes! No basic side salad can compare to a huge wedge of fresh lettuce loaded with delicious toppings! Plus this tasty wedge side salad is super easy to throw together!
Check out this recipe
2. Seared Ahi Tuna Steaks
This dish can be ready to eat in only 10 minutes, but it’ll taste as if it took much longer. The sesame seed crust on these Ahi Tuna steaks will have you wanting to eat this all week!
This classic wedge salad made with iceberg lettuce is crisp and full of tasty ingredients like blue cheese, bacon, and tomatoes! No basic side salad can compare to a huge wedge of fresh lettuce loaded with delicious toppings! Plus this tasty wedge side salad is super easy to throw together!
Seared Ahi Tuna Steaks
Making perfectly seared ahi tuna steaks is easier than you may think and the addition of a golden sesame seed crust takes it over the top! Ahi tuna sears quickly and doesn’t require much for it to be totally delicious, so follow this recipe and you can serve a gourmet fish dinner at home!
Check out this recipe
3. Egg Salad Sandwiches
This classic lunch idea is made with staple ingredients that you probably already have! No need to run to the store, you’ll have this sandwich made in no time!
Making perfectly seared ahi tuna steaks is easier than you may think and the addition of a golden sesame seed crust takes it over the top! Ahi tuna sears quickly and doesn’t require much for it to be totally delicious, so follow this recipe and you can serve a gourmet fish dinner at home!
Egg Salad
This egg salad is a classic recipe that features hard-boiled eggs, mayonnaise, mustard, and even some crisp and crunchy bacon! It will quickly become one of your favorite, quick recipes for a simple lunch or picnic. Eat it by itself or use it for the best egg salad sandwich you’ve ever had!
Check out this recipe
4. Tuna Salad with Pasta
Pasta salad is delicious already, throw in some hearty tuna and you’ll have a new favorite lunch recipe! This recipe makes 6 servings so you can save the leftovers for another day!
This egg salad is a classic recipe that features hard-boiled eggs, mayonnaise, mustard, and even some crisp and crunchy bacon! It will quickly become one of your favorite, quick recipes for a simple lunch or picnic. Eat it by itself or use it for the best egg salad sandwich you’ve ever had!
Tuna Pasta Salad
My creamy tuna salad with pasta is a relatively healthy main course or side dish that is perfect for any occasion! Bow tie noodles, tuna, red onion, and Greek yogurt are all featured in this incredibly easy dish!
Check out this recipe
5. Shredded Chicken Tacos
These delicious chicken tacos are a great summer lunch idea for when the kids are out of school! Dress it up or down with any toppings you want!
My creamy tuna salad with pasta is a relatively healthy main course or side dish that is perfect for any occasion! Bow tie noodles, tuna, red onion, and Greek yogurt are all featured in this incredibly easy dish!
Shredded Chicken Tacos
Savory shredded chicken tacos are an easy weeknight dinner that the whole family will have fun making and eating together! Chicken is cooked until fall-apart tender and coated with tasty chicken taco seasoning and tangy salsa roja, then it’s ready to serve with your favorite toppings!
Check out this recipe
6. Chicken Club Sandwich
This classic dish is better than anything you’ll be able to get at your neighborhood sandwich shop! This sandwich is stacked high with delicious toppings that will satisfy any sandwich craving you could have!
Savory shredded chicken tacos are an easy weeknight dinner that the whole family will have fun making and eating together! Chicken is cooked until fall-apart tender and coated with tasty chicken taco seasoning and tangy salsa roja, then it’s ready to serve with your favorite toppings!
Chicken Club Sandwich
Fabulous fresh ingredients stacked high in this hearty Chicken Club Sandwich!
Check out this recipe
7. Tortilla Pizza
This lunch recipe is an absolute staple in my house as it is so quick and easy, yet delicious! You get all the flavor of your favorite pizza but on a light and crispy tortilla!
Fabulous fresh ingredients stacked high in this hearty Chicken Club Sandwich!
Tortilla Pizza
A crispy tortilla pizza is an easier and healthier alternative to a traditional pizza, with all your favorite pizza toppings! Perfect for lunch or dinner, these personal pizzas can be customized to your liking, and they only take a few minutes to make!
Check out this recipe
8. Air Fryer Frozen Burgers
Yes, burgers can be made in the air fryer and, let me tell you, they are delicious! No need to wait for the meat to thaw, pop them in the air fryer still frozen and you’re ready to go!
A crispy tortilla pizza is an easier and healthier alternative to a traditional pizza, with all your favorite pizza toppings! Perfect for lunch or dinner, these personal pizzas can be customized to your liking, and they only take a few minutes to make!
Air Fryer Frozen Burgers
Tasty, juicy air fryer frozen burgers cook up to perfection with very little effort on your part, making them a quick and easy family meal! These hearty burgers are so much better than anything from a drive-thru - plus, you truly can make them your way (so can everyone in your family)!
Check out this recipe
9. Pinwheel Sandwiches
These little sandwiches are so versatile that you can fill them up with practically anything you want! This kid-friendly lunch is great for serving large groups, too!
Tasty, juicy air fryer frozen burgers cook up to perfection with very little effort on your part, making them a quick and easy family meal! These hearty burgers are so much better than anything from a drive-thru - plus, you truly can make them your way (so can everyone in your family)!
Pinwheel Sandwiches
Easy pinwheel sandwiches are super tasty, versatile, and fun to serve up as a lunch, snack, or appetizer for holidays and game days too! These make-ahead sandwiches are rolled up in tortillas or flattened sandwich bread and absolutely loved by everyone! No matter if they’re a favorite part of your everyday lunches or served up for the Super Bowl, these pinwheel appetizers are always a hit!
Check out this recipe
10. Best Chicken Tortilla Soup
This delicious, savory soup is loaded with so much flavor that you’ll want to eat it again for dinner! Once you make this soup once, your family will request it again and again!
Easy pinwheel sandwiches are super tasty, versatile, and fun to serve up as a lunch, snack, or appetizer for holidays and game days too! These make-ahead sandwiches are rolled up in tortillas or flattened sandwich bread and absolutely loved by everyone! No matter if they’re a favorite part of your everyday lunches or served up for the Super Bowl, these pinwheel appetizers are always a hit!
Chicken Tortilla Soup
This chicken tortilla soup combines common pantry staples for an amazingly flavorful soup that comes together in under an hour! It’s one of my most requested soups, a family favorite, and an incredibly easy dinner to make when I haven’t planned ahead! In fact, it’s a comfort food must-have!
Check out this recipe
11. Dirty Rice
If you love Cajun food then you are going to love this hearty, flavorful dirty rice! It is one of my favorite summer lunch ideas for when I’m in the mood to mix it up!
This chicken tortilla soup combines common pantry staples for an amazingly flavorful soup that comes together in under an hour! It’s one of my most requested soups, a family favorite, and an incredibly easy dinner to make when I haven’t planned ahead! In fact, it’s a comfort food must-have!
Dirty Rice
This dirty rice recipe is full of Cajun flavor, hearty meat, and lots of aromatic veggies to make a super quick and delicious dinner! So, whip up an easy batch of dirty rice and let the good times roll!
Check out this recipe
12. Microwave Baked Potato
Why wait an hour for a baked potato in the oven when you can have one ready to eat in less than 15 minutes? This is a great option for a truly quick and easy lunch!
This dirty rice recipe is full of Cajun flavor, hearty meat, and lots of aromatic veggies to make a super quick and delicious dinner! So, whip up an easy batch of dirty rice and let the good times roll!
Microwave Baked Potato
A microwave baked potato you can make in a matter of minutes, complete with all of your favorite toppings! Done in less than 4 minutes. This method is so easy, and it produces a perfectly fluffy potato every time!
Check out this recipe
13. Pan Seared Salmon
This healthy and quick lunch will have you feeling so good afterward! Loaded with protein and Omega-3s, this is a recipe that you’ll love to have around!
A microwave baked potato you can make in a matter of minutes, complete with all of your favorite toppings! Done in less than 4 minutes. This method is so easy, and it produces a perfectly fluffy potato every time!
Pan Seared Salmon
Pan Seared Salmon is delicious and easy to make. It turns out perfectly every time in just minutes! Season with salt, pepper, and some dill weed then serve with lemon slices or wedges for the perfect salmon dinner any night of the week!
Check out this recipe
14. Cracker Barrel Grilled Chicken Tenders
These kid-approved chicken tenders are so easy, they only use 4 ingredients! Pair them with any side your kids like and you’ll have a great summertime lunch!
Pan Seared Salmon is delicious and easy to make. It turns out perfectly every time in just minutes! Season with salt, pepper, and some dill weed then serve with lemon slices or wedges for the perfect salmon dinner any night of the week!
Cracker Barrel Grilled Chicken Tenders
These copycat Cracker Barrel grilled chicken tenders are just as good as the real thing, maybe even better! The secret is in the Italian dressing, honey, and lime marinade that keeps the chicken juicy and tender while adding lots of flavor. Cracker Barrel Grilled chicken tenders are an easy way to feed the whole family and they are always a hit with kids and adults alike!
Check out this recipe
15. Fish Stick Sandwich
This sandwich is a fun and delicious way to upgrade your traditional fish sticks! With the ability to customize the sandwich to your specific likes, this filling sandwich will be a hit with both kids and adults!
These copycat Cracker Barrel grilled chicken tenders are just as good as the real thing, maybe even better! The secret is in the Italian dressing, honey, and lime marinade that keeps the chicken juicy and tender while adding lots of flavor. Cracker Barrel Grilled chicken tenders are an easy way to feed the whole family and they are always a hit with kids and adults alike!
Fish Stick Sandwich
This easy-to-make fish stick sandwich combines delightfully crispy fish fingers with fresh bread and homemade tartar sauce! It’s a crowd-pleasing quick lunch that doubles as a great short-notice dinner too!
Check out this recipe
16. Creamy Beef Shells
If you’re looking for some comfort food, this savory and cheesy pasta dish is the way to go! Ready in only 20 minutes, you’ll be ready to eat in no time!
This easy-to-make fish stick sandwich combines delightfully crispy fish fingers with fresh bread and homemade tartar sauce! It’s a crowd-pleasing quick lunch that doubles as a great short-notice dinner too!
Creamy Beef and Shells
This quick and easy creamy beef and shells pasta dinner combines hearty ground beef with plenty of cheese and tender pasta shells! It’s a family-favorite dinner that can be on the table in just 20 minutes start to finish!
Check out this recipe
17. Sweet Potato Sushi
This unique summer lunch idea is such a fun and delicious way to mix up your ordinary lunch routine. The sweet and salty flavors in this vegetarian sushi will have you coming back for seconds!
This quick and easy creamy beef and shells pasta dinner combines hearty ground beef with plenty of cheese and tender pasta shells! It’s a family-favorite dinner that can be on the table in just 20 minutes start to finish!
Sweet Potato Sushi
This fantastic vegetarian sushi is the perfect sweet and salty combo, with delicious sweet potato, salty nori, and sticky rice! The sushi starts with crispy breaded sweet potato wrapped up in perfectly cooked rice, then packaged in nori, and drizzled in a teriyaki sauce that takes it over the top!
Check out this recipe
You can’t go wrong with any of these summer lunch ideas! Don’t forget to come back and tell us which recipes were a hit at your house!
This fantastic vegetarian sushi is the perfect sweet and salty combo, with delicious sweet potato, salty nori, and sticky rice! The sushi starts with crispy breaded sweet potato wrapped up in perfectly cooked rice, then packaged in nori, and drizzled in a teriyaki sauce that takes it over the top!
Do you love a recipe you tried? Please leave a 5-star 🌟rating in the recipe card below and/or a review in the comments section further down the page. Stay in touch with me through social media @ Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter! Don’t forget to tag me when you try one of my recipes!
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Best Summer Lunch Ideas: Baked BBQ Sausage (+More Tasty Recipes!)
The very best recipes for summer lunch ideas are those that are light, quick and that can be loved and shared with the whole family! Whether you’re hanging out with a group of friends, have family visiting, or are just home with the kids on summer vacation, these summer lunch ideas are sure to be a hit with everyone!
Author | Angela
Servings: 6 servings Calories: 658kcal Prep 5 minutes Cooking 45 minutes Total Time 50 minutes
Pin Recipe Share on Facebook Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 2-3 lbs sausage (Polish sausage (kielbasa), smoked sausage, beef sausage, turkey sausage, Italian sausage)▢ 2 cups BBQ sauce▢ 2 teaspoon liquid smoke▢ ¼ cup light brown sugar
InstructionsSlice the sausage into ½-inch rounds.2-3 lbs sausageCombine the BBQ sauce and liquid smoke in a large bowl. Add the sliced sausage and toss to combine. 2 cups BBQ sauce, 2 teaspoon liquid smokeTransfer the BBQ sausage to a 9x13 baking dish and sprinkle the brown sugar over the top.¼ cup light brown sugarBake at 350°F (175°C) for 40-45 minutes or until bubbling and sticky and the sauce has caramelized. Equipment You May NeedChef’s KnifeCutting Board9x13 baking dish Notes You can use frozen sliced sausage for this recipe, just add 10 minutes to the cooking time. When scaling the recipe up or down, use a generous ½ cup to ⅔ cup of BBQ sauce per pound of sausage. Storing: Leftover Baked BBQ sausages should be refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoyed within 3 days. They may also be frozen in a heavy duty freezer bag for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight. Reheating: Place leftover sausages and sauce in a baking dish and cover them with foil. Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes.
NutritionCalories: 658kcal (33%) | Carbohydrates: 48g (16%) | Protein: 24g (48%) | Fat: 41g (63%) | Saturated Fat: 13g (81%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 109mg (36%) | Sodium: 1950mg (85%) | Potassium: 608mg (17%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 41g (46%) | Vitamin A: 327IU (7%) | Vitamin C: 2mg (2%) | Calcium: 53mg (5%) | Iron: 2mg (11%) Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love! Baked BBQ Sausage, Quick and easy meals for summertime, Summer Lunch Ideas Course Main CourseCuisine American
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Best Summer Lunch Ideas: Baked BBQ Sausage (+More Tasty Recipes!)
Author | Angela
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 658kcal
Prep 5 minutes
Cooking 45 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 2-3 lbs sausage (Polish sausage (kielbasa), smoked sausage, beef sausage, turkey sausage, Italian sausage)▢ 2 cups BBQ sauce▢ 2 teaspoon liquid smoke▢ ¼ cup light brown sugar
InstructionsSlice the sausage into ½-inch rounds.2-3 lbs sausageCombine the BBQ sauce and liquid smoke in a large bowl. Add the sliced sausage and toss to combine. 2 cups BBQ sauce, 2 teaspoon liquid smokeTransfer the BBQ sausage to a 9x13 baking dish and sprinkle the brown sugar over the top.¼ cup light brown sugarBake at 350°F (175°C) for 40-45 minutes or until bubbling and sticky and the sauce has caramelized.
Equipment You May NeedChef’s KnifeCutting Board9x13 baking dish
Notes You can use frozen sliced sausage for this recipe, just add 10 minutes to the cooking time. When scaling the recipe up or down, use a generous ½ cup to ⅔ cup of BBQ sauce per pound of sausage. Storing: Leftover Baked BBQ sausages should be refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoyed within 3 days. They may also be frozen in a heavy duty freezer bag for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight. Reheating: Place leftover sausages and sauce in a baking dish and cover them with foil. Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 658kcal (33%) | Carbohydrates: 48g (16%) | Protein: 24g (48%) | Fat: 41g (63%) | Saturated Fat: 13g (81%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 109mg (36%) | Sodium: 1950mg (85%) | Potassium: 608mg (17%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 41g (46%) | Vitamin A: 327IU (7%) | Vitamin C: 2mg (2%) | Calcium: 53mg (5%) | Iron: 2mg (11%)
Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love!
Course Main CourseCuisine American
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Angela @ BakeItWithLove.comAngela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma’s kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love! bakeitwithlove.com/about/
