8 oz. highly flavored Italian sausage, such as Luganega, cheese & parsley, or broccoli rabe, removed from casing (Can be purchased in specialty stores)

7 oz. Taleggio cheese

Freshly ground black pepper to taste

1 long baguette or Italian loaf, cut in ½-inch thick, angled slices and toasted in the oven until golden

1.  Place sausage meat, cheese and pepper in bowl and mix thoroughly. 

2.  Spread each toast with a generous helping of the sausage and cheese mixture and transfer to a baking sheet. 

3.  Bake in a preheated 400° oven for five minutes or until the cheese has melted and the topping is bubbling.  Serve piping hot straight from the oven. 

Yield:  15 – 18 portions