 The inside of a hot dago sandwich with banana peppers, mozzarella cheese, and marinara sauce | |
| Alternative names | Hot Italiano, hot paisano |
|---|---|
| Type | sandwich |
| Course | Main course |
| Place of origin | Minnesota |
| Region or state | St. Paul, Minnesota, US |
| Serving temperature | Hot |
| Main ingredients | Italian sausage |
| Variations | banana peppers, spicy sausage, "sloppy"-style |
The hot dago is a sandwich, hailing from St. Paul. The sandwich is part of the local Minnesotan cuisine. It consists of an Italian sausage patty, on a burger bun, ciabatta or hard roll, but can also include provolone, marinara sauce, and mozzarella cheese. [1] The sandwich has numerous variations; in its simplest form it is served on a burger bun with just the patty, a slice of provolone cheese can be added like a cheeseburger. Additionally, spicy variations exist which include a spicy patty or banana peppers. A sloppy hot dago is one that is completely covered in marinara sauce; this variation is usually served on a hard roll and has melted mozzarella cheese on top. An open-faced variation also exists. [2]
