Italian Sausage Po' Boy

An Italian Sausage Po' Boy is a hearty sandwich that brings together spicy Italian sausage and classic New Orleans-style po' boy fixings. It typically features grilled or fried sausage links, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and a creamy remoulade or mayo-based sauce, all piled onto a soft, crusty French bread roll. This dish is a flavorful fusion of Italian-American and Louisiana culinary traditions.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This sandwich is generally high in protein from the sausage and carbohydrates from the bread, with a significant amount of fat, especially if the sausage is fried or served with a rich sauce. A typical serving can range from 600 to 900 calories, providing iron from the meat and some vitamins from the fresh vegetable toppings.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	650 kcal
Protein	28 g
Carbs	42 g
Fat	42 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	6 g
Sodium	1450 mg
Iron	4.5 mg
Vitamin C	15 mg
Calcium	180 mg
Potassium	380 mg
Vitamin B12	1.8 mcg
Niacin (B3)	6.5 mg
Phosphorus	280 mg
Selenium	32 mcg

Per 1 sandwich (280 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The Po' Boy sandwich is an iconic symbol of New Orleans cuisine, originally created during a streetcar strike in 1929 as a free meal for workers. This version creatively adapts the classic format by substituting traditional roast beef or fried seafood with Italian sausage, showcasing the city's love for bold, multicultural flavor combinations.