Mom's Italian Sausage Patties

When I was growing up, my mom had her own little delicatessen in Utica, New York, where she made the best Homemade Italian Sausage Patties.

There’s something incredibly special about recipes that have stood the test of time — especially when they come from Mom’s kitchen

This baked sausage patty recipe has been in our family for over 100 years, passed down through generations, and made in every shape imaginable.

From classic round Italian patties to hearty sausage logs and even hand-formed rustic shapes, this recipe has always been as versatile as it is delicious.

Unlike store-bought sausage, this homemade version is full of rich, savory flavor and simple ingredients you can trust.

Baking makes it easy, less messy than stovetop frying, and perfect for making large batches however, you can also fry or air fry them.

Whether you use it shaped into patties, formed into logs, or left loose for crumbles, this old-fashioned sausage recipe is pure comfort food with history in every bite.

We sometimes even add potatoes to this sausage patty meal, and leftover patties are great, adding a Traditional Italian Sunday Tomato Sauce.

Mom also had a hand-cranked manual machine to make sausage links, patties, skewers, and even keep some loose for her homemade sausage rolls!

For this super-easy sausage patty recipe, just scroll to the end of this post, past all the photos, to print this off.

Baked Meatball Submarine

If you’re craving a hearty, cheesy, saucy sandwich that tastes like it came straight from an Italian deli, this Baked Meatball Submarine Sandwich is exactly what you need.

Juicy homemade baked meatballs simmered in rich tomato sauce, tucked inside toasted Italian bread, and topped with bubbly melted mozzarella — this is the ultimate comfort food sandwich.

Whether you’re feeding a crowd, planning game day food, or just want an easy Italian dinner recipe, this classic meatball sub delivers big flavor with simple ingredients.

Baking the meatballs keeps them tender and flavorful while making prep easy and less messy than frying but of course if you prefer frying by all means fry them or air fry them.

You can add these to a slow cooker with marinara sauce and keep them warm.

This Baked Meatball Submarine Sandwich is everything you want in a hot Italian sandwich — hearty, saucy, cheesy, and deeply satisfying.

The homemade baked meatballs are tender and flavorful, the sauce is rich and comforting, and that melty mozzarella pulls it all together.

Once you make these at home, you may never order a meatball sub out again!.

Black Bean Chicken Enchiladas

If you love the comforting flavors of melted sharp cheddar, a little topping that's saucy, this hearty Mexican-inspired dish, these Black Bean Chicken Enchiladas are a must-try for you!

This casserole-style meal is certainly a crowd-pleaser with layers of tender shredded chicken, black beans, and loaded with melty cheese, all wrapped in soft tortillas and smothered in rich homemade enchilada sauce.

Whether you’re making dinner for family, a potluck for friends, or meal-prepping for the week, this recipe is a total winner, bursting with flavors.

Black beans, jasmine rice, and spiced-up boneless chicken breasts all rolled up, topped with a heavenly enchilada sauce, and the best part, they freeze well and taste even better the next day.

This recipe, along with my roundup of Cinco De Mayo Recipes, is perfect for a Mexican American Celebration!

Just scroll down to this easily printable recipe card!