ITALIAN SAUSAGE BRUSCHETTA

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Sometimes I garnish each slice of this bruschetta with a sprig of fresh basil. -Teresa Ralston, New Albany, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 pound bulk Italian sausage
8 ounces mascarpone cheese, softened
3 tablespoons prepared pesto
24 slices French bread baguette (1/2 inch thick)
3 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 cup finely chopped seeded plum tomatoes
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
3 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; drain. In a small bowl, combine mascarpone cheese and pesto., Preheat broiler. Place bread on ungreased baking sheets. Brush bread slices on 1 side with oil. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat until golden brown, 30-45 seconds on each side. Spread with mascarpone mixture. Top each with sausage, tomatoes, parsley and Parmesan cheese. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 202mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.