Pizza Appetizers

Prep: 10 min Cook: 3 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: Italian

These savory pizza appetizers combine melted cheeses, flavorful Italian sausage, and aromatic herbs on crispy rye bread, baked to perfection. Perfect for parties or snacking, they offer a delightful mix of creamy, spicy, and cheesy flavors that appeal to cheese lovers and those craving a quick, tasty bite.

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Ingredients

  • oregano
  • mozzarella cheese
  • cheddar cheese
  • parmesan cheese
  • mayonnaise
  • garlic
  • italian sausage
  • cocktail rye bread
  • salt

Instructions

  1. Brown the Italian sausage; drain the fat and let it cool.
  2. Mix the cooled sausage with approximately 1/4 cup mayonnaise until it forms a pasty consistency.
  3. Add oregano, garlic, salt, and cheeses (mozzarella, cheddar, parmesan) to the sausage mixture and season to taste.
  4. Spread the sausage and cheese mixture evenly on cocktail rye bread slices.
  5. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top of each prepared slice.
  6. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 2 to 3 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

639 kcal 32% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 31.4g 63% DV
Total Fat 40.3g 52% DV
Carbs 43.5g 16% DV
Fiber 11.3g 40% DV
Sugar 3.2g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10682mg 100% DV
Potassium 827.8mg 18% DV
Cholesterol 54.8mg 18% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 175.5mcg 20% DV
Vitamin C 0.6mg 1% DV
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 2% DV
Calcium 965.5mg 74% DV
Iron 11.8mg 65% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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