ITALIAN SAUSAGE CAPRESE SKEWER

Italian Sausage Caprese Skewer image

Provided by Johnsonville Sausage

Categories Pork

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 , 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (19 ounce) package JOHNSONVILLE® Hot Italian Sausage Links
1 pint cherry tomatoes (24 tomatoes)
1 (16 ounce) container marinated fresh mozzarella balls (Ciligiene 24 1/2 ounce balls)
1 (2 1/2 ounce) package fresh basil leaves
24 small skewers, wooden, or other decorative picks
extra virgin olive oil
balsamic syrup, * (can substitute with balsamic vinegar) *balsamic syrup is available in finer grocery stores.
fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

Cook the sausage according to the package directions for the grill or in a skillet.
Cut each sausage into 4 to 5 pieces.
Assemble each skewer alternating ingredients: tomato, basil, mozzarella, and sausage.
Arrange skewers on a platter, drizzle with Extra Virgin olive oil and balsamic syrup.
Sprinkle with salt and a grinding of fresh black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.3, Fat 25.6, SaturatedFat 15, Cholesterol 89.7, Sodium 716.7, Carbohydrate 5.9, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 3.2, Protein 26.4