Sausage Lasagna Dip

Directions

1. Preheat the broiler to high. Spread butter on baguette slices, sprinkle with garlic salt, and place on a sheet pan in a single layer, cooking in batches if necessary. Broil baguette slices for 2-4 minutes, until golden brown. Set aside.

2. Meanwhile, stir together ricotta cheese, half of the shredded mozzarella cheese, 1 teaspoon of the Italian seasoning, and 1/2 teaspoon of garlic salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.

3. Slice thawed sausages into thin slices. Brown in a cast iron skillet or oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Season with remaining 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning and cook until sausage is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.

4. Stir marinara sauce into sausage and bring to a boil. Dollop with ricotta cheese mixture over the top. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese.

5. Broil on high until cheese is melty, about 3-4 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil ribbons and serve with garlic bread crostini for dipping.