Ingredients
1 lb. sweet Italian sausage, casing removed
extra-virgin olive oil
1 Large garlic clove, minced
1 bunch broccoli rabe, cut into 2" pieces
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
8 pieces sourdough bread or rustic country bread
oz. burrata cheese, room temperature
Flaky sea salt, such as Maldon
1 tbsp. crushed red pepper flakes
Fresh basil, for garnish
Preparation
Step 1Preheat oven 400 degrees F. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and sausage. Break apart sausage with a wooden spoon as it browns. Cook about 2 minutes.Step 2Add garlic and broccoli rabe to skillet; season with salt and pepper. Cook until broccoli is tender, 5 minutes. Keep warm until ready for assembly.Step 3Place bread in a single layer on a sheet pan fitted with a rack. Drizzle with olive oil and toast in oven until golden brown, about 5 minutes.Step 4Assemble toast; spread burrata on top of toast, then top with sausage and broccoli rabe. Drizzle with olive oil; season with sea salt and red pepper flakes. Garnish with fresh basil.
