Ingredients

4

hoagie buns

9

oz smoked sausage, cut diagonally into 1/2-inch-thick planks

2

tablespoons vegetable oil

2

cups sliced (1/4 inch) onions

1/2

teaspoon salt

1/4

teaspoon pepper

1

red bell pepper, seeded, cut into 1/4-inch-thick strips

1

cup shredded Swiss cheese (4 oz)

Preparation

Line cookie sheet with foil. Cut buns in half horizontally, cutting almost but not completely through; place opened on cookie sheet. Set aside.

Heat 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté sausage 3 to 5 minutes or until browned and thoroughly heated. Transfer sausages to small bowl; cover and set aside.

Add oil to skillet; heat over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add onions, salt and pepper; sauté 4 to 6 minutes or until onions are translucent. Add bell pepper; sauté 3 to 5 minutes or until softened and browned on edges.

Set oven control to broil. Position oven rack 8 inches from broiling element. Top each bun with sausage. Divide onion mixture evenly over sausage. Top each with cheese. Broil 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.