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Sausage crostini (sourdough bread with cooked sausage and cheese mixture) cut in half on a wooden cutting board on a marble countertop with more crostinis in the back.

Italian Sausage Crostini Recipe with Fennel Seed

Allie Hagerty
Enjoy a burst of flavor with our Italian Sausage Crostini. Savory sausage, fennel seeds, and melted mozzarella on crisp sourdough make this a quick, crowd-pleasing appetizer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, Lunch
Cuisine Italian
Servings 16 crostini halves
Calories 178 kcal

Equipment

  • measuring spoons
  • measuring spoons
  • chef's knife
  • rimmed baking sheet
  • mixing bowls

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound chicken sausage casings removed (you can also use pork sausage, I just prefer chicken)
  • 6 ounces mozarella cheese, shredded
  • 8 slices sourdough bread
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons fennel seed
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350 °F. Crumble the sausage in a large bowl before mixing in the cheese, fennel seeds, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
  • Spread the sausage mixture on each slice of sourdough bread. Then, place the bread slices on your baking sheet. Bake the crostini for 15 minutes, then broil for 3 minutes. Watch carefully while you broil - you don't want to burn the crostini. You just want to brown the tops until they are golden.
  • If serving as an appteizer, cut in halves. Serve immediately, while hot!

Notes

  • Quality sausage selection – Choose high-quality Italian sausage with a good balance of spices for a rich and savory flavor profile in your crostini. Ensure the sausage you pick can be removed from the casing and crumbled. I love chicken sausage for this sausage crostini recipe!
  • Balanced seasoning – Ensure an awesome taste by carefully seasoning the sausage mixture with fennel seeds, salt, and pepper. Striking the right balance enhances the deliciousness of your sausage crostini.

Nutrition

Calories: 178kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 10gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 586mgPotassium: 55mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 173IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 77mgIron: 2mg
Keyword appetizer, crostini, Italian, sausage, Snacks
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