Italian Sausage Bruschetta

• 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

1. 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.
2. Preheat broiler. Place bread on ungreased
3. . 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.

italian sausage, mascarpone cheese, pesto, bread, olive oil, tomatoes, parsley, parmesan cheese

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/italian-sausage-bruschetta/ (may not work)