Sausage Croustades

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This is my all time favourite appetizer!!, delisious! Everyone loves them. The toast cups can be filled with other fillings also, but the sausage is wonderfull!! A regular around our house over the holidays. Adapted from canadian living mag.

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Steps

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Remove crusts from bread.

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Reserve for another use.

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With rolling pin , lightly roll slices to flatten.

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Press into lightly buttered muffin cups to form cups with 4 points.

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Brush lightly and sparingly with melted butter.

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Bake in 375f degree oven for 5 to 8 minutes or until light golden.

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In skillet , heat remaining butter over medium heat.

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Cook onion and garlic , stirring occasionally.

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Add mushrooms and sausage.

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Cook , stirring occasionally , for about 8 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink.

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Add flour , salt , thyme , marjoram and pepper.

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Stir until flour is blended with drippings.

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Add cream and lemon juice.

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Cook , stirring , for about 2 minutes or until mixture thickens.

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Taste and add more salt , thyme or marjoram , if necessary.

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Spoon sausage mixture into toasted cups and sprinkle with parmesan.

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Bake in 375f degree oven for 5 to7 minutes or until heated through.

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Ingredients

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white bread, butter, onion, garlic, mushrooms, sweet italian sausage link, all-purpose flour, salt, dried thyme, dried marjoram, fresh ground pepper, whipping cream, lemon juice, parmesan cheese