Crostini All’aretina – Sausage Toast

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 13

Crostini All'aretina - Sausage Toast recipe for breakfast or appetizers

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 cup highly flavored fresh Italian sausage
	7 ounces fresh fresh stracchino cheese ( crescenza , or a coarsely grated semi-hard stracchino cheese )
	fresh ground black pepper
	1 loaf Italian bread , cut into 1/2 inch thick slices toasted in the oven

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

350

Sugar

Fat

22g

Crostini All'aretina - Sausage Toast is a delicious Italian dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast or as an appetizer. The dish consists of slices of Italian bread topped with a mixture of Italian sausage and cheese, before being baked in the oven until crispy and bubbly. This dish is perfect for those who are short on time but still want to enjoy a tasty and satisfying meal.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 375 F
2.	Squeeze sausage meat from casings into medium nonstick skillet. Cook over medium heat until browned and cooked through, breaking up meat with back of fork, about 6 minutes.
3.	Transfer to medium bowl. Mix in cheese and pepper.
4.	Arrange bread slices on baking sheet. Divide sausage mixture among bread slices, about 1 tablespoon per slice, spreading to cover.
5.	Bake until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 8 minutes

PROS

Crostini All’aretina – Sausage Toast is quick and easy to make, perfect for a last-minute appetizer or breakfast.

The combination of Italian sausage and cheese is savory and flavorful.

CONS

This dish is not particularly healthy, as it contains high amounts of fat and calories.

It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The sausage meat provides a good source of protein, though it is also high in fat and sodium.
Cheese is high in calcium and phosphorus, but also contains saturated fats that can increase cholesterol levels.
Whole grain bread is a good source of fiber and complex carbohydrates, providing sustained energy throughout the day.