Tex-Mex Sausage Boats on the Traeger Grill
These Tex-Mex Sausage Boats are a quick, easy, and delicious meal perfect for busy weeknights. Made with sausage links stuffed with a creamy cheese and jalapeño mixture, then grilled to perfection on your Traeger, these boats are both paleo and keto-friendly.
Equipment
- Knife & cutting board
- Bowl
- Rubber spatula
- Wire rack
- Traeger grill
Ingredients
- 8 whole uncooked sausage links
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped candied jalapeños
- 1/2 cup chopped leftover steak
- Optional: Spicy BBQ sauce for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat Traeger: Preheat your Traeger grill to 350°F.
- Prepare Sausages: Slice each uncooked sausage link lengthwise on one side, keeping the ends intact. Use a gloved hand to gently press the cut sausage open to form a canoe shape with a divot in the middle.
- Make the Filling: In a bowl, combine softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped candied jalapeños, and chopped leftover steak. Mix until well combined.
- Stuff the Sausages: Fill each sausage boat with a generous amount of the cream cheese mixture. Top with additional shredded cheddar cheese.
- Grill: Place the stuffed sausage boats on a wire rack and set them on the Traeger grill. Cook for approximately 30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the sausage is fully cooked.
- Serve: Allow the sausage boats to cool briefly. Transfer to a serving plate and drizzle with spicy BBQ sauce for an extra Tex-Mex kick.
Notes
Leftover Variations: Feel free to swap the leftover steak with other proteins like pulled pork, grilled chicken, or ground beef. You can also make a vegetarian version by using sautéed bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms.
Serving Suggestions: Serve these sausage boats with a fresh green salad or as part of a more elaborate BBQ spread.
Serving Suggestions: Serve these sausage boats with a fresh green salad or as part of a more elaborate BBQ spread.