Description
Delightful Bosnian Grilled Sausages served with a creamy cheese spread, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 8 ounces softened cream cheese
- 1/2 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 8 pieces of pita or flatbreads
- Sliced fresh vegetables (lettuce, tomatoes, onions) for serving
Instructions
- Mix the ground beef and ground pork in a large mixing bowl.
- Sprinkle in the sea salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and crushed red pepper if desired. Blend thoroughly.
- Slowly pour in the cold water, stirring until the mixture becomes slightly tacky.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least half an hour.
- In another bowl, combine the softened cream cheese with the grated cheddar cheese, chopped parsley, lemon juice, and soy sauce. Mix until creamy and smooth.
- Preheat your grill to a medium-high setting.
- Form the chilled meat mixture into sausage shapes or patties.
- Grill the sausages for approximately 6-8 minutes on each side, ensuring they are fully cooked and have an internal temperature of 160°F.
- Warm the pita or flatbreads on the grill for about a minute on each side.
- Spread a generous layer of the creamy cheese dip over the warm pita or flatbread, place the grilled sausages on top, and finish with fresh vegetables.
Notes
- Chilling the meat mixture enhances the flavors.
- Ensure sausages are cooked to a safe internal temperature.
- Feel free to customize the fresh vegetables used for serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Bosnian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Bosnian Grilled Sausages, Cheese Spread, Grilled Sausages, Creamy Cheese Dip