Bruschette con Salsiccia e Formaggio Recipe: Italian Sausage & Cheese Toast

Name: Bruschette Con Salsiccia E Formaggio
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb sweet Italian sausage; 250 g stracchino cheese; 1 rustic Italian loaf; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; Fresh rosemary, for garnish

The kind of dish that feels straight out of a Tuscan trattoria.

By Giovanni Siracusa

@unpezzoditalia

September 25, 2025

By Giovanni Siracusa

Ingredients

1

lb sweet Italian sausage
250

g stracchino cheese
1

rustic Italian loaf
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Fresh rosemary, for garnish

Instructions

TOTAL TIME

25 minutes

6-8 servings

A timeless Tuscan antipasto, these Bruschette deliver creamy, savory, and rustic flavors in every bite. For more Italian antipasto ideas, our Fiori di Zucca Fritti are a show-stopping starter, while Stuffed Mushrooms with White Wine Mushroom Sauce make a beautiful complement. Round out the spread with a crowd-pleasing Spinach, Bean and Ricotta Dip.

A rustic kitchen scene with a plate of raw sausage, a loaf of bread wrapped in a cloth with rosemary, a bowl of white sauce, and a glass labeled “GRATSI.” Autumn leaves and flowers decorate the background.

STEP 1: Preheat and Slice the Bread

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the rustic loaf into semi-thick slices and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Slices of rustic bread are arranged on a wooden board next to a white bowl filled with creamy dip. A sprig of fresh rosemary lies nearby on the wooden surface.

STEP 2: Mix the Filling

In a bowl, mix together the sausage (casing removed) and stracchino cheese until smooth and fully combined.

A wooden bowl on a light wood table contains a mixture of ground meat and other ingredients with a metal spoon resting inside the bowl.

STEP 3: Top the Bruschette

Spread a thin, even layer of the mixture onto each slice of bread, making sure it’s level to ensure even cooking.

A person in an apron spreads a pink meat mixture onto slices of bread at a kitchen counter. Several slices are prepared on a tray and wooden board. Two glasses labeled GRATSI are on the table.

STEP 4: Bake Until Golden

Bake for about 15 minutes, until the sausage is cooked through and the cheese is melted and lightly golden. After baking, switch to broil for a few minutes to create a crispy top.

STEP 5: Finish and Garnish

Remove from the oven, sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper, and garnish with fresh rosemary. Enjoy it fresh from the oven with a carafe of Gratsi Red, just the way they do at a Tuscan table. Buon Appetito!

A plate of toasted bread slices with melted cheese sits on a wooden table, garnished with rosemary. A glass of red wine labeled GRATSI is in front, with shelves and autumn decor in the background.

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Red Wine

$39

White Wine

$39

Rosé Wine

$39