Venison Italian Sausage Pizza Bundles

You can either make your own venison Italian sausage or purchase bulk Italian sausage. You can use this venison sausage for a variety of things: lasagna, spaghetti, pizza toppings...the list goes on and on. This is my favorite recipe using venison Italian sausage! Great to serve for tailgating!

Ingredients

To make venison Italian sausage
- 4 pounds ground venison
- 4 pounds ground pork
- 2 tablespoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 2 teaspoons anise seed
- 3 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons fennel seed
- Mix all together well.  Make a small pattie and cook until done.  Adjust spices to your liking.

To make the Pizza Bundles
- 1 pound venison Italian sausage
- 3 hoagie buns
- 6 tablespoons pizza sauce
- 3 slices onion
- 1/2 green peppers, cut into strips
- 1 - 6.5 ounce can mushrooms
- 4-5 thick cut mozzarella cheese slices

Preparation

- Divide sausage into 3 equal parts.  Shape each to fit hoagie bun. Fry or grill until done.
- Keep warm and set aside.  Toast hoagie buns; either in a toaster or broil until golden brown.
- Place 1 tablespoon pizza sauce on top and bottom portion of hoagie bun. 
- On top portion of hoagie bun, place onion slices, green pepper slices and mushrooms. 
- On bottom portion of hoagie bun, place sausage pattie and top with mozzarella cheese. 
- Place under broiler and broil until cheese is melted and golden brown. 
- Place top onto bottom and ENJOY! Or wrap in aluminum foil and place in 200F oven to keep warm until half-time.

Categories: Main Dishes, Team-sized Recipes