Mixed Grill of Sausage Crostini Appetizers

Crostini -- an Italian appetizer of thinly sliced, crusty bread with a variety of delicious toppings.

Chef's Tips

• 1 French Baguette will yield approximately 32-36 ¼-inch slices
• Each sausage can be cut into 8-9 individual slices
• Make all four crostini flavors or try just a couple

Ingredients - Bratwurst Crostini

• 1 French Baguette Slice, toasted
• 1 tsp. Omaha Steaks Smoky Mustard
• 1 slice Omaha Steaks Bratwurst
• 1 tsp. Sauerkraut

Procedures:

1. Spread toasted bread with Smoky Mustard.
2. Top with Bratwurst and Sauerkraut.

Ingredients - Italian Sausage Crostini

• 1 French Baguette Slice, toasted
• 1 tsp. Omaha Steaks Marinara Sauce
• 1 slice Omaha Steaks Italian Sausage

Procedures:

1. Spread toasted bread with Marinara Sauce.
2. Top with Italian Sausage and Parmesan Cheese.

Ingredients - Polish Sausage Crostini

• 1 French Baguette Slice, toasted
• 1 tsp. Omaha Steaks Raspberry Honey Mustard Pretzel Dip
• 1 slice Omaha Steaks Polish Sausage
• 1 tsp. Sweet & Tangy Vegetable Relish (From Omaha Steaks stores or see recipe below.)

Procedures:

1. Spread toasted bread with Raspberry Honey Mustard.
2. Top with Polish Sausage and Vegetable Relish.

Ingredients - Gourmet Frank Crostini

• 1 French Baguette Slice, toasted
• 1 tsp. Omaha Steaks Smoky Mustard
• 1 slice Omaha Steaks Gourmet Franks
• 1 tsp. Pickle Relish

Procedures:

1. Spread toasted bread with Smoky Mustard.
2. Top with Gourmet Frank and Pickle Relish.

For all recipes:

1. Preheat oven broiler.
2. Slice French Baguette into ¼-inch slices at an angle.
3. Lightly brush slices with olive oil and place on baking sheet.
4. Toast under broiler until lightly browned (about 3 minutes).
5. Remove from oven and turn oven temperature to 350°.
6. Preheat grill and grill sausages for 8-10 minutes.
7. Slice sausages into thin slices on the bias.
8. Spread with desired sauce, sausage & topping.
9. Bake crostini's on a baking sheet for 5-8 minutes in 350#176; oven prior to serving.

Sweet & Tangy Vegetable Relish
Makes about 2 cups

Ingredients:

• ½ cup Yellow Squash, grated
• 1 cup Zucchini, grated
• ¼ cup Carrots, peeled & grated
• ¼ cup Red Onions, sliced into matchstick size
• ¼ cup Red Peppers, sliced into matchstick size
• ¼ cup White Wine Vinegar
• 2 Tbsp. Sugar
• ½ tsp. Whole Celery Seed
• ½ tsp. Whole Fennel Seed
• ½ tsp. Mustard Seed
• ¼ tsp. Crushed red Pepper

Procedures:

1. In mixing bowl, combine squash, zucchini, carrots, onions, peppers & salt.
2. Set aside.
3. In saucepan, combine remaining ingredients.
4. Bring to a boil, slowly.
5. Remove from heat and pour over vegetables.
6. Let cool, then refrigerate at least 24 hours.
7. May be stored in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.