Hot dago
Sausage sandwich
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The hot dago is a sandwich from St. Paul, Minnesota, and is part of 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]
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 |
Controversies
The sandwich has some controversies surrounding its name because it was named after a slur for Italian immigrants. This has led some establishments to rename the sandwich to hot Italiano or hot paisano.[3]
In 2007 the director of human rights in St. Paul attempted to ban the name "hot dago" through a city ordinance; however, it failed.[4]