- 1 (16 ounce) package Regular Flavor Jimmy Dean Pork 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)
- 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.