Jimmy Dean Sausage Crostini

Ingredients

• Servings: 30
• 1 (16 ounce) package regular flavor jimmy dean lamb sausage, cooked, crumbled and drained
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 2/3 cup sweet red pepper, finely chopped
• 1/3 cup fresh basil, finely chopped
• 2 (12 ounce) loaves french bread, sliced 3/4 inch thick
• 4 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
• 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped rosemary (optional)
• 3/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

Recipe

• preheat oven to 375 f. in large bowl, combine cooked sausage, onion, mozzarella, cream cheese, red pepper, basil, and optional ingredients if desired; mix well.
• place sliced bread on baking sheet, brush tops with butter or olive oil and bake until lightly toasted. remove from oven and top each slice with sausage mixture.
• return to oven and bake 7-10 minutes or until topping is hot. serve warm.