Sweet And Savory Bruschetta Food

SWEET BERRY BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Place bread on an ungreased baking sheet; lightly coat with cooking spray. Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons sugar. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 1-2 minutes or until lightly browned. , In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, extract and remaining sugar. Spread over toasted bread. Top with berries and almonds; dust with confectioners' sugar. Serve immediately.

BALSAMIC BERRY BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Thinly slice a baguette; arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet. Brush with softened butter and sprinkle with salt and sugar. Bake at 425 degrees F until lightly golden, about 7 minutes. Let cool slightly.
• Toss 1 cup sliced strawberries, 2 tablespoons superfine sugar and 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; set aside 30 minutes. Mix 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese, 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar and a dash of vanilla extract. Spread the mascarpone mixture on the toast rounds; top with the berries and juices.

SWEET & SAVORY BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• On a cutting board, cut each raw sausage patty in half and re-form into 16 mini patties.
• In a nonstick skillet, over medium heat, cook sausage patties for 6-8 minutes, or until cooked through and browned, turning often.
• Remove to a plate and keep warm.
• In a bowl, combine tomato, pineapple, strawberries, basil, mint and syrup; set aside.
• Place oven rack in the top third section of oven; set to broil.
• On a baking sheet, place 16 slices of bread, brush lightly on one side with olive oil and place oiled side down.
• Broil for 1-2 minutes or until lightly toasted.
• Using tongs, flip bread slices.
• Place 1 piece of mozzarella on each bread slice.
• Return to oven; broil for 1 minute longer.
• Transfer to a serving plate.
• Top each with a cooked sausage patty.
• Spoon 1 tablespoon of fruit mixture onto each patty and serve.